Severe Heat Wave Hits Israel with Temperatures Reaching Up to 46.5°C
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 46.5°C, especially in the Jordan Valley and Sea of Galilee, with further increases expected tomorrow.
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- Temperatures in many inland Israeli areas reached 40°C or higher today.
- Jerusalem recorded 36°C, while the Judean lowlands hit 40°C.
- The Sea of Galilee area saw temperatures between 42-43°C.
- The highest temperature today was about 45°C in the Jordan Valley.
- Tomorrow's forecast predicts up to 46.5°C in the Jordan Valley and 45°C near the Sea of Galilee.
A severe heat wave is currently affecting Israel, with many inland areas experiencing temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and above. In Jerusalem, the temperature reached 36 degrees Celsius, while in the Judean lowlands it climbed to 40 degrees. Northern border areas such as Dafna, the Hula Valley, Beit She'an, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, the Arava, and Eilat all recorded temperatures of 40 degrees or higher. Around the Sea of Galilee, temperatures reached between 42 and 43 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature recorded today was approximately 45 degrees Celsius in the Jordan Valley. Forecasts indicate that temperatures will continue to rise tomorrow, potentially reaching around 45 degrees near the Sea of Galilee and between 46 and 46.5 degrees in the Jordan Valley.
