Deadliest Heatwave in a Year Hits Dead Sea Region with 44.7°C Recorded
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel experienced its hottest day in a year with 44.7°C recorded near the Dead Sea, marking the highest temperature since last August's heatwave. Temperatures will slightly decrease before rising again later in the week, with high humidity expected along the coast.
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- Israel recorded its highest temperature in a year at 44.7°C near the Dead Sea today.
- Temperatures above 40°C were noted from southern Dead Sea through the Arava to Eilat.
- This is the highest temperature since the August heatwave last year.
- Temperatures will slightly drop over the next two days before rising again on Thursday.
- Coastal areas will experience unusually high heat and humidity, causing severe heat stress.
The Israeli Meteorological Service reported that today marked the hottest day in the past year, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius across the southern Dead Sea area, the Arava region, and up to Eilat. The highest temperature was recorded at the Sedom station near the Dead Sea, reaching 44.7 degrees Celsius around midday. This temperature is the highest measured in Israel since the heatwave in August of the previous year. The meteorological service forecasted a slight temperature drop over the next two days, followed by another rise on Thursday. The upcoming heat will be unusually high for the season, accompanied by very humid conditions along the coastal strip, resulting in intense heat stress.
