Israeli Police Prepare for Severe Weather and Warn Public of Flood Risks
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The Israeli Police are preparing for severe weather with heavy rain and flood risks from Saturday night to Sunday morning, deploying officers to assist and warning the public to avoid dangerous areas and non-essential travel.
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- Israeli Police prepare for heavy rain and flooding expected from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
- Deployment of officers in northern, coastal, and Shfela regions to ensure road safety.
- Public advised to avoid flood-prone areas and non-essential travel.
- Strict prohibition on crossing flooded roads or water bodies due to life-threatening risks.
- Continuous updates on road closures and traffic disruptions will be provided by police.
- Emergency police assistance available via number 100; traffic info via 110 and Telegram.
The Israeli Police have issued a public advisory ahead of severe weather expected from Saturday night through Sunday morning. Forecasts predict heavy localized rainfall primarily in northern Israel, the coastal region, and the Shfela area, with significant concerns about local flooding near the coastline. Police officers will be deployed in affected areas to assist the public and ensure road safety on major routes.
Authorities emphasize that they will provide continuous updates on road closures and traffic disruptions. The public is urged to avoid traveling to high-risk zones and to heed weather forecasts closely. Police also warn against approaching flood-prone areas due to dangers such as falling, being swept away, or drowning.
Traffic department guidelines recommend postponing non-essential trips and avoiding hiking in streams or flood-prone regions. Travelers should consult official sources before venturing outdoors for updated safety information. Crossing flooded roads or water bodies by any means is strictly prohibited due to life-threatening risks. In emergencies requiring immediate police intervention, the public should contact the emergency number 100 without delay.
Additional traffic updates can be obtained via the national police information center at 110, the police chatbot, or the Traffic Department's Telegram channel.
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