RAMALLAH, Friday, July 26, 2019 (WAFA) – Weather today is relatively hot to hot in various districts in daytime with steady temperature which remains 3°C above the seasonal average, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Relatively cold conditions are expected in mountainous districts and fair conditions in other districts in nighttime. Wind is northwesterly and light to moderate with occasional gusts. Sea waves are low to medium.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 41°C and a low of 26°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 30°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

An additional slight drop of temperature is expected on Saturday, paving the way to a slight relief in the heat stress.

No significant change is expected in the weather conditions on Sunday.

Monday’s temperature is set to slightly rise and approach 2°C above the seasonal average, paving the way to an increase in the heat stress.

People are warned against prolonged exposure to direct sunlight especially during the peak hours of the day between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, as well as against setting fire to areas where dry grass has grown.

K.F.