RAMALLAH, A heatwave is expected to affect Palestine today and for the next few days raising the temperature to 5°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

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

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 44°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

A further rise in temperature is expected tomorrow, Sunday, becoming 6°C above the seasonal average.

A slight drop in temperature is expected on Monday, yet remains 5°C above the seasonal average.

No change in temperature or weather condition is expected for Tuesday, said the PMD, which warned people against being directly exposed to the sun for long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to dry grassy areas.

Source: Palestine News & Info Agency