Gradual rise in temperatures and warnings against sun exposure and starting fires

The Meteorological Department's forecasts for the coming days indicate relatively hot to hot weather, as temperatures are expected to witness a slight decrease on Friday, August 16, 2024, while remaining slightly above the general average. Winds will be westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, while the sea will be light to medium in wave height. By evening and night hours, mild weather is expected to prevail in mountainous areas, and relatively warm in the rest of the regions. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, temperatures are expected to rise slightly again to become about two degrees Celsius higher than the general average, with the winds continuing to be southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, and the sea being light to medium in wave height. On Sunday, August 18, 2024, the country will witness another rise in temperatures, becoming about 4 degrees Celsius higher than the general average, amid hot to very hot weather. Winds will continue from the southwes t to the northwest, light to moderate in speed. With the beginning of the new week, specifically on Monday, August 19, 2024, temperatures will rise to become about 5 degrees Celsius higher than the general average, which will increase the severity of the heat. The winds will continue to be southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, with occasional activity. The Meteorological Department warns citizens of the dangers of direct exposure to sunlight, especially during peak hours, and also warns of the danger of starting fires in areas where there are many dry grasses and trees, due to the high relative humidity that increases the feeling of heat. Source: Maan News Agency