Israel Forecasts Wetter Than Usual Autumn with Potential for Flooding
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Meteorological Service forecasts a wetter-than-average autumn with October rainfall potentially doubling normal amounts, leading to concerns about flooding. The service has briefed emergency services on potential hazards.
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- Israel expects unusually heavy autumn rainfall, especially in October.
- October rainfall could reach 200% of normal, increasing flood risks.
- Temperatures will remain above average despite increased rain.
- Emergency services have been briefed on potential flooding scenarios.
- Above-normal rain may continue into December.
Israel's Meteorological Service is predicting an unusually rainy autumn season, with significantly higher-than-average rainfall expected in October and November. Long-term models indicate that October could see 170-200% of the normal rainfall across most of the country, potentially exceeding 200% along the central and southern coast. November is forecast to bring 120-130% of normal rainfall to the north and center, and 130-150% to the south.
Despite the expected increase in precipitation, October temperatures are predicted to remain above the seasonal average. The service highlights that October rains can often be localized and intense, raising concerns about potential urban flooding in coastal cities and flash floods in the south and east of Israel if the forecast materializes.
In preparation, the Meteorological Service has held meetings with relevant ministries and emergency services, presenting scenarios for potential floods and other hazardous weather events. Updated models, including an artificial intelligence-driven forecast, suggest that above-normal rainfall may continue into December as well, according to the newspaper "A-Yom".
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