Weather today in Palestine is hot and dry as the heatwave that hit the country over the past days continues to bring a rise in temperature approaching 4°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 31°C and a low of 20°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 40°C and a low of 26°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Another rise in temperature is expected tomorrow, Sunday, to become 5°C above the season’s average.

Temperature rises again on Monday and Tuesday to become 6°C above the seasonal average, said the PMD, which warned people against being exposed to the sun for long hours, especially between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to dry grassy areas.

Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency