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Extreme weather alerts issued across North Africa and Middle East
Multiple regions across North Africa and the Middle East are facing extreme weather conditions, including intense heatwaves, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
In Morocco, high temperatures are expected in several areas, with peaks reaching 43 degrees Celsius in Oueserd. The General Directorate of Meteorology has also warned of potential thunderstorms over the High and Middle Atlas mountains and strong wind gusts in eastern and southern provinces.
Libya is experiencing a heatwave that is expected to gradually recede starting Tuesday in coastal areas, though temperatures in some southern regions may remain between 38 and 43 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms and rain are possible in the western regions.
In Yemen, the Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority has warned of continued extreme heat, particularly in coastal and desert areas, alongside the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds, especially around the Socotra Archipelago. Residents are advised to avoid direct sun exposure and stay away from flood paths.
In Palestine and Israel, weather services report temperatures rising above annual averages. Forecasts indicate hot to very hot conditions with high humidity, prompting warnings against leaving children or the elderly in closed vehicles and cautioning against starting fires in dry grass areas.
Entities
Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority · General Directorate of Meteorology · Meteorological Department · National Meteorological Center
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Warnings were issued against leaving children or the elderly in closed vehicles. shms.ps · pnn.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] Warnings were issued regarding lighting fires in areas with dry grass. shms.ps · pnn.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures are expected to rise to approximately 4 degrees Celsius above the annual average by Wednesday and Thursday. shms.ps · pnn.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities warned against prolonged exposure to direct sunlight between 11 AM and 4 PM. shms.ps · pnn.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] High humidity is expected in most areas by Thursday. shms.ps · pnn.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures are expected to rise to around the annual average on Monday. shms.ps · pnn.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] The weather will be hot in mountainous areas and very hot in other regions. shms.ps · pnn.ps