RAMALLAH, Saturday, March 30, 2019 (WAFA) – A low pressure cold front is expected to affect the region today causing temperature to plummet with considerably cloudy skies and cold conditions, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Scattered rain along with occasional thunderstorms and hail are expected on some districts, particularly the northern.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 14°C and a low of 7°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

The low pressure is expected to continue to affect the country on Sunday and Monday with rain, thunderstorms and hail expected on various districts.

A rise in temperature is expected for Tuesday even though cold conditions and possible rain are expected to continue.

PMD warns people against floods in low areas and valleys, gusty winds, low visibility due to fog formation and slippery roads.

M.K.