Israel has postponed the start of a ground military operation in the Gaza Strip for several days, partly due to the weather, The New York Times (NYT) reports, citing sources in the Israeli Defense Forces.
“The invasion was originally planned for the weekend, the officers said, but was postponed for several days, at least in part because of weather conditions that would make it difficult for Israeli pilots and drone operators to provide air cover for ground troops,” the publication says.
The NYT writes that the military confirmed that reconnaissance teams briefly entered the Gaza Strip on Friday and that Israeli troops are increasing their “readiness” for a ground war.
It is believed that tens of thousands of Hamas militants are holed up in hundreds of kilometers of underground tunnels and bunkers under Gaza City and adjacent areas of the northern part. Israeli military leaders expect Hamas to try to impede their advance by blowing up some of these tunnels as the Israelis advance over them, as well as by detonating roadside bombs and mining buildings.
The NYT quoted three Israeli officers who provided some details about Israeli military preparations. In particular, “to facilitate the actions of Israeli soldiers, rules of engagement have been relaxed, allowing soldiers to conduct fewer checks before firing at perceived enemies.”
Also, the NYT writes, due to the widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip caused by recent Israeli air strikes, Israeli soldiers have received additional training in recent days to help them fight in the devastated urban environment.
In Ukraine on Sunday, October 1, in the northern, Vinnytsia, at night and western regions, in some places is expected a little short-term rain; in the rest of the territory without precipitation, reports Ukrhydrometcenter.
The wind is predominantly north-westerly, 5-10 m/s, in the western regions in some places gusts of 15-20 m/s.
The temperature at night is 9-14 °, in Crimea and on the seashore 15-20 °; in the afternoon in the western and northern regions 16-21 °, in the rest of the territory 22-27 °.
In Kiev on October 1, a little short-term rain. The wind is northwest, 5-10 m/s.
The temperature at night is 12-14°, during the day about 20°.
According to the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevsky in Kiev. Borys Sreznevsky in Kiev on October 1, the highest daytime temperature was 26.5° in 1927, the lowest nighttime temperature was -1.9° in 1881.
Monday, October 2, in Ukraine without precipitation.
The wind is north-westerly, 5-10 m/s.
The temperature at night 8-13, in the south 11-16, in the western and northern regions 5-10; in the afternoon 15-20 °, in the south and east 18-23 °.
In Kiev on October 2 without precipitation. The wind is northwest, 5-10 m/s.
The temperature at night is 8-10 ° warm; in the daytime 18-20 °.
In Ukraine, the heat will drop slightly in the next few days – on Tuesday, August 22, the temperature will be 15-20° at night, 24-29° during the day, 27-32° in Zakarpattia, central and eastern regions; in the south of the country, 18-23° at night, 30-35° during the day, according to the Ukrainian Weather Center.
Forecasters predict that August 22 will be without precipitation, only in the Carpathians, in the Carpathian region and in the northeast of the country there will be short-term rains in some places during the day. The wind will be northwest, 5-10 m/s.
No precipitation is expected in Kyiv. Northwest wind, 5-10 m/s. The temperature at night will be 18-20°, during the day 27-29°.
According to the data of the Borys Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory. On August 22, the highest daytime temperature was 36.6° in 2000, and the lowest nighttime temperature was 4.6° in 1914.
On Wednesday, August 23, it will be without precipitation, only in the Carpathian region there will be short-term rains and thunderstorms. West, northwest wind, 5-10 m / s.
Temperature at night will be 12-17°, during the day 24-29°, in Transcarpathia and Prykarpattia up to 31°; in the southern part of the country at night 16-21°, on the coast up to 23°, during the day 28-33°.
In Kyiv on August 23, there will be no precipitation. West, northwest wind, 5-10 m/s. Temperature at night 14-16°, during the day 26-28°.
On Monday, August 14, there will be no precipitation in Ukraine. Wind of variable directions, 3-8 m/s. Temperature at night 13-18°, in the south up to 21°; during the day 27-32°.
No precipitation in Kyiv on Monday. Wind of variable directions, 3-8 m / s. The temperature at night will be 15-17°, during the day around 30°.
According to the data of the Borys Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory. On August 13, the highest daytime temperature was 36.6 in 2010, and the lowest nighttime temperature was 8.1 in 1887, according to the Borys Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory in Kyiv.
Record high temperatures were recorded globally last week, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.
“According to preliminary data, the world recorded the hottest week on record. It followed the hottest June on record with unprecedented sea surface temperatures and a record small area of Antarctic sea ice,” the WMO said in a release on its website.
According to preliminary data, the average global temperature on July 7 was 17.24 degrees Celsius. This is 0.3 degrees Celsius higher than the previous record set on August 16, 2016, that year El Niño (a natural phenomenon strongly affecting the climate in a number of world regions – IF) was particularly active. The reanalysis data has not yet been confirmed.
According to Christopher Hewitt, director of WMO’s Climate Information Division, El Niño is expected to “further fuel heatwaves both on land and in the oceans and lead to more extreme temperatures and marine heatwaves.”
“We can expect to see more temperature records as El Niño develops, with the impact of this phenomenon continuing through 2024,” he said, calling such a scenario “troubling news for the planet.”
It emphasizes that record high temperatures on land and in the ocean can have “potentially devastating impacts on ecosystems and the environment.” The WMO notes that such phenomena are a consequence of climate change caused by human activity.
On Friday, April 14, a large part of Ukraine will remain cloudy, sometimes with rain, according to the Ukrhydrometeocenter.
On the left bank and in Kyiv region at night, light rain is expected, in the eastern regions, in Transcarpathia and the Carpathians in the daytime moderate rains; in the rest of the territory without significant precipitation.
According to the Ukrhydrometeocenter, fog is expected in the western, southwestern and central regions at night and in the morning. The wind is predominantly northeasterly, 5-10 m/s.
The temperature at night will be 3-8°, daytime 10-15°, in the southern and western regions 13-18°, in Transcarpathia up to 22°; in the Carpathians at night from 2° warm to 3° frost, daytime 9-14° heat.
Friday, April 14, in Kiev, it is slightly raining at night, while during the day there are no significant precipitations. The wind is northeastern, 5-10 m/s. The temperature at night is 6-8°C, while during the day it is 11-13°C.
According to the Central Geophysical Observatory. The highest daytime temperature of April 14 in Kiev was 25.4°C in 1972, the lowest night-time temperature was -3.9°C in 1928.
On Saturday, April 15, at night in the eastern part of the country and the Carpathian region, and during the day on the Right Bank, rains are expected, sometimes with thunderstorms, and in some areas with hail; in the rest of the territory, without precipitation.
Winds are mostly south-east, 7-12 m/s. The temperature at night is 4-9° of heat, 10-15° during the day, in the south of the country in some places 16-21°; in the east and Sumy regions at night from 4°C to 1°C of frost, while during the day – 5-10° of heat.
In Kiev, Saturday, April 15, at night precipitation is not expected, while rain during the day, sometimes with a thunderstorm. The wind is mainly southeastern, 7-12 m/s. The temperature at night is 6-8° warm, while during the day it is 12-14°.
