Israel Weather Forecast: Rain Expected on Simchat Torah Eve

Autumnal weather is expected to intensify in Israel starting Friday, with significant rainfall anticipated in the northern part of the country during the first half of the day. The Meteorological Service predicts the rain's epicenter will be in the Western and Upper Galilee regions, extending to the Carmel coast, where 10 to 20 millimeters of rain could fall within a few hours. Recent rainfall has already been recorded, with 10 mm in Bukata in northern Golan Heights and 7 mm in Nachal Me'arot in the Carmel.

The current weather system is expected to weaken by the end of the week, leading to more stable conditions and reduced rainfall from Saturday. However, this respite may be brief, as a return of rain is possible by Tuesday. Unlike the current system focused on the north, the forecast suggests that the next rain event might concentrate on southern Israel, potentially bringing stormy weather to the area on the eve of Simchat Torah.

Meanwhile, extreme weather events are impacting other regions around the Mediterranean. Barcelona has experienced severe flooding after 106 mm of rain fell in 24 hours, with 90 mm recorded in just half an hour. Crete is bracing for 250-300 mm of rain on its coasts, posing a flood risk. Southern France anticipates exceptionally high rainfall of 500-700 mm over 48 hours, while western Europe, specifically Spain and France, is experiencing unusually high temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.