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47°C Heat Wave Threatens Sea of Galilee Record, Fires Banned

7/31/2026

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Israel Meteorological Service director Dr. Amir Givati warned a four-day heat wave up to 47 °C near the Sea of Galilee could break the 46.8 °C record set at Beit Tsaida on August 9 1998.
Low humidity, UV index 11 and strong winds raise wildfire risk.
Dr. Khaled Atalla of Galilee Medical Center warned extreme heatwaves can quickly become life-threatening.
Nature and Parks Authority banned open fires in reserves and may close trails.

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Israel Meteorological Service director Dr. Amir Givati warned a four-day heat wave up to 47 °C near the Sea of Galilee could break the 46.8 °C record set at Beit Tsaida on August 9 1998.
Low humidity, UV index 11 and strong winds raise wildfire risk.
Dr. Khaled Atalla of Galilee Medical Center warned extreme heatwaves can quickly become life-threatening.
Nature and Parks Authority banned open fires in reserves and may close trails.