Unusual Flooding Expected on Election Day

By אילנה קוריאל

Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba

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The Israel Meteorological Service predicts significant and potentially unusual flooding in southern and eastern Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday, with strong winds, thunderstorms, and hail. Heavy rains may cause road closures in the Negev, Arava, and along the Dead Sea. The forecast includes intense rainfall starting Tuesday afternoon, spreading north, with a resurgence on Wednesday afternoon in the south and central regions.

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Unusual flooding is forecast for southern and eastern Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The event is expected to include strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail.
Heavy rains could cause road closures in the Negev, Arava, and along the Dead Sea.
Intense rainfall will begin Tuesday afternoon and spread north.
Flooding is expected to resume in the south and spread to central Israel on Wednesday.

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The Israel Meteorological Service has forecast a prolonged, significant, and potentially unusual period of flooding in southern and eastern Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday. The event is expected to bring strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. The heavy rains and resulting floods could lead to road closures in the Negev, the Arava, and along the Dead Sea. Starting Tuesday afternoon, intense rainfall is predicted for the Eilat region, the southern Negev, and the Arava. By evening, the rain will spread north to other parts of the Negev and the Dead Sea area. Rain is also expected in the Judean Hills and central Israel on Tuesday evening. After a lull overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, the rain and flooding are forecast to resume in southern Israel on Wednesday afternoon and spread to central Israel later in the day.