Israel Faces Return of Intense Heatwave With Rising Temperatures This Week

Israel is set to experience a return to unusually hot weather in the coming days, with temperatures rising and heavy heat burdens expected across the country. On Wednesday, the weather will be partly cloudy to clear, with a slight temperature increase in the mountains and inland areas. Thursday will see further temperature rises and intensified heat, especially in the inland and mountainous regions, while the coastal plain will remain pleasant. Friday will bring a slight additional temperature increase, maintaining above-average heat for the season, particularly inland and in the mountains, with comfortable conditions along the coast. On Saturday, temperatures will slightly decrease mainly inland and in the mountains but will still be somewhat warmer than usual, with pleasant weather on the coastal plain. Sunday is expected to show little change from Saturday's conditions. The Meteorological Service has issued an unusual update noting a "136-year record" related to the heatwave, highlighting the severity of the current weather pattern.