Not just here in the Negev desert, but all over Israel, July has been crazy hot.
One heat wave after another with no respite.
Temps in the high 30s (near 100 degrees F) in the shade (if you can find any shade).
Even our nights are too warm, which is not normal.
During my sunset walk I was treated to these strange clouds and, mercifully, the breeze began to blow.
Our summer skies do not often have any clouds.
And the long hot rainless summer can last for eight months.
Shabbat shalom!
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(Linking to SkyWatch Friday.)
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Sigh...
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful!
ReplyDeletePretty clouds and sky colors. Hope it cools down for you!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see some clouds when one lives in such a hot and dry climate. I've heard those described as "buttermilk skies" especially when the clouds are a bit more condensed together.
ReplyDeleteI suspect climate change is going to devastate hot, dry nations before people in colder climates feel the pain. Water restrictions have long been in place for large parts of Australia, but now in other countries as well :( Does each family have a tank to save any winter rains that arrive?
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Dina. I'm wishing you cooler temperatures this summer.
ReplyDeleteReally Biblical if I may say....
ReplyDeleteShabbat shalom to you dear Dina!
Hels, no, it is rare in Israel to see those backyard rain-catching tanks like you have in Australia. Unlike many other countries, however, we no longer have water restrictions, despite the drought, because in recent years Israel has built many desalination plants to supply us with water from the seas.
ReplyDeleteAnd here is an interesting just-published article:
http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/business/1.803924
It is titled
"Drinking Fountains Have All but Disappeared From Israel's Streets
Snobbery, health fears have led to the near-extinction of those urban oases where you could quench your thirst for free"
Beautiful photos and post, Dina
ReplyDeleteNice little clouds, Dina !
ReplyDeleteI hope you come across an air conditioner or a fan from time to time.
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