The extreme northern and southern tips of Israel are baking under extreme temperatures nearing the upper 40s Celsius as a record-torching heat wave settles over much of the country’s interior.
Israel Meteorological Service data shows the temperatures in the southern resort city of Eilat hitting 47.9° C (118.2° F). In the country’s far north Galilee panhandle, the mercury climbs nearly as high, hitting 46.5° C (115.7 ° F) in Kfar Blum, south of Kiryat Shmona.
The same temperature is recorded in the Jordan Valley kibbutz of Gilgal in the West Bank.
Temperatures in other parts of the country are in the low 40s Celsius, with much of the humid coastal region experiencing relatively crisp readings in the 30°-35°C (86°-95° F) range.
The Israel Electric Corporation is quoted telling Walla that demand for power is up some 10% under the blistering scorcher.
The extreme heat is expected to continue climbing in many areas for several more hours and will stick around for one more day before easing over the weekend.
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