Israel Braces for Unusually Rainy Autumn, Forecasters Warn of Flooding
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel's Meteorological Service forecasts an unusually rainy autumn with above-average precipitation in October, November, and December, warning of increased flood risks. Preparedness meetings are being held with government and emergency agencies.
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- Israel expects a much wetter than average autumn season.
- October rainfall could be double the seasonal average.
- Increased risk of coastal flooding and flash floods is predicted.
- Emergency services are meeting to prepare for extreme weather.
- AI models contribute to the long-range precipitation forecast.
The Israel Meteorological Service has issued a promising forecast for the upcoming autumn season, predicting a significantly wetter-than-average period for Israel and the wider Middle East. Long-range precipitation models, including those utilizing artificial intelligence, consistently indicate that October, November, and December are all expected to experience rainfall exceeding their multi-year averages.
October is projected to be particularly wet, with rainfall potentially doubling the seasonal average. Forecasters are cautioning that the nature of these October rains, characterized by high intensity and variable spatial distribution, substantially increases the risk of flooding in coastal cities and flash floods in southern and eastern riverbeds. This pattern is reminiscent of the autumn of 2015, a strong El Niño year, though current model projections suggest even higher rainfall levels.
In anticipation of potentially extreme weather events, the Meteorological Service is holding an early preparedness meeting today with government ministries, emergency and rescue services, and the Ministry of National Security. The meeting will cover reference scenarios, the seasonal forecast, and new tools designed for predicting and warning against floods and snow, aiming to mitigate risks to life and infrastructure ahead of the winter.
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