RAMALLAH, Saturday, July 15, 2023 (WAFA) – The heatwave that hit Palestine is expected to continue today with another rise in temperature becoming 7°C above the annual average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 35°C and a low of 25°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 46°C and a low of 30°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Another rise in temperature is expected tomorrow, Sunday, approaching 9°C above the seasonal average.

Similar weather conditions are expected for Monday, with the temperature remaining 9°C above the seasonal average.

A drop in temperature is expected on Tuesday, which nevertheless remains 7°C above the seasonal average, said the PMD, warning people during the heatwave against direct exposure to the sun for long periods during peak hours, and against setting fire to dry grassy areas.

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