Heatwave to prevail this week — weather department

AMMAN — A heatwave that began affecting the Kingdom on Friday is forecast to continue throughout the week with a chance of light rainfall in southern areas during Sunday evening, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).

While the heatwave brought dry and hot weather around the Kingdom, a sandstorm followed by a thunderstorm brought heavy rainfall to the southern region, especially in Aqaba, which prompted the government to allow merchants and traders to check on their shops.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation announced in a statement issued on Saturday that water pumping for farmers will be extended by two hours every day in northern Ghor, Deir Alla and Al Karama areas to protect crops from damage as long as the heatwave continues.

On Sunday, the JMD forecast that temperatures will be 9-10 degrees above the annual average, with very hot weather around the Kingdom, and a chance of light rainfall in several areas in the south as well as southerly moderate to brisk winds in Badia areas.

On Monday, the weather remains very hot, the JMD said, urging the public to avoid direct sunlight during noon hours.

The temperatures in Amman on Sunday will see a high of 39°C during the day and a low of 26°C at night, while on Monday temperatures are expected to range between 38°C and 26°C.

In Aqaba, temperatures on Sunday will range between 43°C and 31°C, while on Monday they are forecast to be between 42°C and 31°C.