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Jerusalem Endures Scorching Heatwave, Urgent Health Warnings Issued

8/12/2025

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On August 11, 2025, Jerusalem sweltered under a scorching heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 104°F (40°C). The air thickened with harmful particulate matter from desert dust and traffic, triggering urgent health warnings. Authorities urged vulnerable residents to stay indoors as the oppressive conditions threaten to linger, raising alarms about widespread health risks across the nation.

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On August 11, 2025, Jerusalem sweltered under a scorching heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 104°F (40°C). The air thickened with harmful particulate matter from desert dust and traffic, triggering urgent health warnings. Authorities urged vulnerable residents to stay indoors as the oppressive conditions threaten to linger, raising alarms about widespread health risks across the nation.