Israel’s week-long heatwave peaked on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures rising as high as 42 °C (108 °F) in some areas and high humidity levels in coastal areas.
Temperatures to reach highs in Jerusalem at 36 °C (97 °F), Tel Aviv 34 °C (93 °F), Beersheba 40 °C (104 °F), 42 °C (108 °F) was scheduled. Tiberias in Elliot and 43 °C (109 °F).
The heat wave began on Sunday and is expected to continue throughout the week.
There was a slight drop in temperature on Saturday but humidity increased, especially in the coastal region.
The health ministry urged Israelis, especially the elderly and those with chronic conditions, to avoid excessive sunlight and drink large amounts of water.
People walk in the mountains of Jerusalem during summer vacation, July 28, 2021 (Jonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Its health advisory also states that face masks are not required to protect against COVID-19.
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority called on Israelis to avoid hiking for 10 days from Sunday, citing dangerously hot weather.
It also outlined a ban on burning fires in national parks.
a big brushfire A fire broke out near several residential homes on the outskirts of Jerusalem on Tuesday, forcing dozens of families to move out.
Fire and Rescue Commissioner Deddy Simchi said the fire could be attributed to human action rather than the weather, but there was no doubt that circumstances had accelerated the fire.
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