Israel is undergoing an extreme heatwave that began on Saturday and intensified Sunday, with temperatures approaching 50° Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in Tiberias, on the Sea of Galilee.
The Israel Meteorological Service registered temperatures including 42°C (107.6°F) in Eilat, 38°C (100.4°F) in Jerusalem, 47°C (116.6°F) in Tiberias and 33°C (91.4°F) in Haifa.
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Despite the heat, the Health Ministry has issued a statement calling on the public to wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
The ministry warned Israelis, especially senior citizens and those who suffer from chronic health conditions, to "avoid exposure to heat and sun, as well as unnecessary physical exertion, while drinking water and residing in air-conditioned places as much as possible."
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority has banned hiking on certain routes, including in the Judean Desert, until temperatures go down.
On Sunday afternoon, electricity consumption in Israel hit an all-time national record of 14,089 megawatts (MW), topping by 135 MW the previous record set earlier this year during an unusual heatwave in May.
During the May heatwave, the Health Ministry temporarily waived the requirement to wear face masks in public.
This article was originally published by i24NEWS.
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