RAMALLAH, Sunday, August 20, 2023 (WAFA) – Very hot conditions are expected today in Palestine with a slight drop in temperature, which remains 2°C above the seasonal 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 32°C and a low of 22°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 41°C and a low of 27°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.
Similar weather conditions are expected for Monday, with no change in temperature, staying 2°C above the seasonal average.
However, a slight rise in temperature is expected on Tuesday to become 3°C above the seasonal average, with similar weather conditions on Wednesday.
The PMD warned people 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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