Amman, Aug. 24 (Petra) -- Temperatures will remain slightly above seasonal averages through Thursday, keeping much of the country under relatively hot conditions while more intense heat persists in the Badia and low-lying regions, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Relatively hot weather is forecast across most regions on Monday, with very hot conditions expected in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Moderate northwesterly winds will become active at times, particularly in desert areas.

The weather pattern is expected to remain largely unchanged over the coming days, with relatively hot conditions continuing across most parts of the country through Thursday. Very hot weather will persist in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, accompanied by moderate northwesterly winds.

Monday's temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 33 C in West Amman, while highs of 31 C are expected in the northern highlands, 30 C in the Sharah highlands and 35 C across the plains.

Higher readings are forecast in the desert and low-lying areas, with temperatures reaching 40 C in the Badia, 41 C in the northern Jordan Valley and at the Dead Sea, and 42 C in both the southern Jordan Valley and Aqaba.

Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to 23 C in East Amman and 21 C in West Amman, with lows of 19 C in the northern highlands and 18 C in the Sharah highlands. Minimum temperatures are forecast at 25 C in the Badia, 27 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 31 C in the southern Jordan Valley, 30 C at the Dead Sea and 29 C in Aqaba.

//Petra// RZ