AMMAN — Moderate spring weather is forecast to prevail
during the weekend, marking the end of cold weather, according to the Jordan
Meteorological Department (JMD). The changing weather, nonetheless, is not being
celebrated as usual, as it seems unable to lift citizens’ spirits this time
amid the current pandemic, experts said.
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Jordan is set to witness a gradual increase in
temperatures for the weekend, with moderate winds averaging 8-20 km/h across
the kingdom, according to JMD.
On Thursday, temperatures in Amman as well as in Irbid,
Jerash, Ajloun, and Balqa are predicted to reach a high of 26°C and a low of
13°C, while on Friday temperatures are expected to range between 28°C and 14°C,
increasing on Saturday to a high of 30°C and a low of 16°C.
Moderate weather is predicted for Karak and Tafilah, with
temperatures forecast to range between 21°C and 8°C on Thursday, 22°C and 9°C
on Friday, and between 24°C and 10°C on Saturday.
Relatively hot weather I expected in Aqaba with temperatures
ranging between 35°C and 22°C on Thursday, 37°C and 23°C on Friday, and between
39°C and 25°C on Saturday.
Temperatures in Mafraq on Thursday will reach 26°C
during the day and 7°C at night, while they will increase on Friday and
Saturday to 31°C during the daytime but remain within the range of 8°C at
night.
Each year, spring season brings about pleasant weather
and blossoms, motivating Jordanians to go out again after the long cold winter.
This year’s spring, however, seems to be different, as “the curfew, economic
pressure, increased unemployment, poverty, and the fear of the virus are all
curbing this joy,” said Hussien Khuzaie, a professor in sociology.
The sociologist added that “citizens are unable to
enjoy the pleasant weather and the shiny sun at picnics and on trips since they
now prioritize adequate food over having fun.” Khuzaie said. The current circumstances
with the “death toll reaching around 8,000, which alters the way Jordanians
perceive spring.”
For her part, a psychologist noted that “the crisis
has notably taken out the spring pleasure and family spirit this season,” said
Sereen Sabouh, an intern psychologist at a medical association for Syrian
refugees.
Sabouh added that “depression and overwhelming boredom
are have been in many people for over a year now.”
Despite hardships, people also expressed optimism, and
hope for nicer weather: “When we aim for happiness, fate is to respond,” said
Amani Hatim, a PhD holder and Arabic poet, calling for more positive
perceptions of springtime.
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