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Sea of Galilee Drops Nearly 5cm During Rosh Hashanah Holiday

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Hebrew · 3 newsrooms covering

The Sea of Galilee's water level decreased by approximately 4.5 centimeters during the Rosh Hashanah holiday due to high temperatures. The lake is now only 45.5 centimeters above its lowest recorded level.

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  • Sea of Galilee dropped nearly 5cm during Rosh Hashanah.
  • High September temperatures are causing the water level decline.
  • The lake is now 45.5cm above its lower red line.
  • Jordan River flow is currently 5.0 cubic meters per second.

The Sea of Galilee's water level dropped by nearly 5 centimeters during the Rosh Hashanah holiday, continuing a downward trend influenced by the intense September heat. Official data indicates the precise drop was 4.5 centimeters, bringing the lake's current level to 213.455 meters below sea level.

This level places the Sea of Galilee just 45.5 centimeters above its lower red line, which is set at 213.00 meters below sea level. It remains 4.655 meters below the upper red line, marked at 208.80 meters below sea level.

Flow rates in the Jordan River are currently measured at 5.0 cubic meters per second. The article notes that this period coincides with the peak of the bird migration season.

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