Israel Faces Rising Heatwave as Europe and Asia Break Temperature Records

Israel is set to experience a significant heatwave starting this weekend, with temperatures rising above seasonal norms. By Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius in the mountainous regions and between 35 to 37 degrees in the lowlands. The heat will intensify further during the following week.

This surge in heat coincides with extreme temperature records being broken across northern Europe, a region unaccustomed to such high heat. Norway and the broader Scandinavian area, including Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, are expected to surpass their historical heat record of 35.6 degrees Celsius set in 1970. Forecasts predict temperatures of 37 to 38 degrees Celsius in central and southern Norway on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, parts of Japan and central and eastern Asia are also experiencing unprecedented heat, with some areas reaching temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius. The Israeli Meteorological Service provides detailed forecasts for major cities, including Jerusalem (19-32°C), Tel Aviv (24-30°C), Haifa (22-29°C), Afula (21-35°C), Ashdod (22-30°C), Ashkelon (21-31°C), Beersheba (20-34°C), and Mitzpe Ramon (21-34°C).