RAMALLAH, Sunday, August 13, 2023 (WAFA) – Extremely hot conditions are expected today in Palestine with a noticeable rise in temperature, approaching 8°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

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

The temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 37°C and a low of 22°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 46°C and a low of 25°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 38°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

A drop in temperature is expected on Monday, approaching 5°C above the seasonal average, with extremely hot conditions continuing.

Another drop in temperature is expected on Tuesday, which remains slightly above the seasonal average, said the PMD. Temperature drops further on Tuesday but still remains above the seasonal average by 3°C.

No change in temperature or weather conditions is expected for Wednesday.

People are warned against direct exposure to sunlight for a long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and against setting fire in areas with dry grass.

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