Meteorological Service Warns of Severe Flooding Event Across Israel
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel's Meteorological Service is warning of a severe and unusual flooding event expected to hit southern and eastern Israel starting Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds could cause flash floods and road closures in the Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea areas. The event is expected to pause overnight but resume on Wednesday, potentially affecting central Israel as well.
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- Israel's Meteorological Service warns of a severe flooding event starting Tuesday.
- Heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in southern and eastern Israel.
- Flash floods and road closures are a concern in the Negev and Arava.
- The event is expected to include strong winds, lightning, and hail.
- Flooding may resume on Wednesday, potentially impacting central Israel.
Israel's Meteorological Service has issued a warning of a significant and potentially unusual flooding event expected to impact the southern and eastern parts of the country. Heavy rains are forecast to begin on Tuesday afternoon, initially in the Eilat region, the southern Negev, and the Arava desert. By Tuesday evening, the precipitation is expected to spread northward into additional Negev areas and the Dead Sea region. Concurrently, rain is also anticipated in the Judean Hills and central Israel. The service cautioned that these rains could lead to flash floods in southern and eastern wadis, raising concerns about potential road closures in the Negev, Arava, and along the Dead Sea. The weather system is also predicted to bring strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. A temporary lull in the rain is expected overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, but the event is not forecast to end. According to the forecast, rains and flooding are expected to resume in the southern part of the country on Wednesday afternoon, later spreading to the central region.
