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Extreme Heat Wave Hits Sea of Galilee and Jordan Valley This Weekend

An extreme heat wave will peak Sunday with temperatures up to 47°C in the Sea of Galilee and Jordan Valley. The Ministry of Health warns of heat stroke risks, especially for vulnerable groups, urging immediate medical help if symptoms appear.

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01Extreme heat wave peaks Sunday with temperatures of 45-47°C in Sea of Galilee and Jordan Valley.
02Friday will be hot with heavy to extreme heat across most of Israel, intensifying through Sunday.
03Ministry of Health warns of heat stroke risk, especially for elderly, young children, and chronically ill.
04Symptoms include high temperature, red hot skin, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousness.
05Call Magen David Adom emergency services immediately if heat stroke symptoms appear.
06Stay in cool, shaded areas and cool the body until medical help arrives.