First Rains in Eilat, Thunderstorms Raise Flood Concerns in Southern Israel
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Eilat received its first rains of the season on Saturday, totaling 2.5 mm, with light showers also reported in the southern Arava. While widespread flooding is not expected, localized flash floods are possible Sunday evening in eastern and southeastern Israel. Temperatures rose slightly on Saturday but will see a slight decrease Monday before rising again Tuesday.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Eilat received 2.5 mm of its first seasonal rain on Saturday.
- Light showers fell in the southern Arava and at Ramon Airport.
- Localized heavier rain and flash flood potential exist Sunday evening.
- Temperatures rose slightly Saturday and will drop Monday before rising Tuesday.
Eilat experienced its first rainfall of the season on Saturday, with 2.5 millimeters recorded since the morning. Light showers also fell in other parts of the southern Arava region, including 0.6 millimeters at Ramon Airport. Localized rain, mostly light, is expected to continue in the southern Negev and Arava until the evening. Currently, no significant flooding or flash floods are anticipated. Light rains are also forecast for the Negev and Arava on Sunday. However, by Sunday afternoon and especially towards the evening, heavier rainfall could develop in eastern and southeastern Israel, particularly around the Dead Sea. While not a widespread event, localized flash floods are possible.
Temperatures saw a slight increase on Saturday, especially in mountainous and inland areas, where they are higher than usual for this time of year. No significant temperature changes are expected on Sunday. On Monday, temperatures will drop slightly, with a chance of localized rain in southern Israel in the afternoon. By Tuesday, this trend will reverse, and temperatures will rise again.
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