Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Jordan is set to bake in a week-long scorching heat wave that will push daytime temperature beyond 35 degrees Celsius in much of the Kingdom, forecasters said on Friday, urging citizens and residents to avoid direct sunlight and ensure adequate hydration.

While it is not exceptionally unusual, the hot spill comes after an exceptional wet season which the Kingdom has never seen in decades. In fact, rainfall in some regions of the Kingdom was way above the annual average this year, which saw cold and rainy weather breaking into April.

With regard to this week's hot weather, the Jordan Meteorological Department said the Jordan Valley and the southern Red Sea port of Aqaba will experience "very hot" weather despite forecasts of light and local showers in some parts of the southern region, especially in the evening.

Until the heat wave starts to subside by the end of next week, the JMD said unnecessary physical activity in peak hours should be avoided and those with chronic diseases should stay away from direct sunlight. Further, people are advised to drink adequate amounts of fluids especially during these days of Ramadan, which will come to an end later next week.

The highs in Amman and much of the central highlands will hit 36 degrees Celsius today dropping to 23 degrees at night. Daytime mercury levels in the northern and southern highlands will range between 31 and 35 sliding to 18 at night.