Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Expected in Southern Israel, Police Issue Warnings
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Southern Israel is bracing for a significant weather system on October 27-28, bringing heavy rains and a high risk of flash floods. Police are closing all tourist sites from Beersheba to Eilat and warning against non-essential travel due to expected road closures and traffic disruptions. The public is urged to avoid streams and flooded areas and to stay updated on conditions.
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- Southern Israel faces significant weather system with heavy rains and flash flood risk Oct 27-28.
- All tourist sites from Beersheba to Eilat will be closed by police order.
- Police warn of potential road closures and traffic disruptions, especially to and from Eilat.
- Public advised to avoid streams, flooded roads, and non-essential travel in risk areas.
- Authorities are preparing for the severe weather to ensure public safety.
The Israel Meteorological Service forecasts a significant and potentially unusual weather system to hit southern Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27-28. The system is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail, with a particular concern for flash floods in the Negev, Arava, and Eilat regions. Heavy rainfall is anticipated to begin in Eilat, the southern Negev, and the Arava on Tuesday afternoon, later spreading north to other parts of the Negev and the Dead Sea area. After a lull overnight, the rains and flood risk are expected to resume on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities are concerned about potential road closures and significant traffic disruptions on major southern routes, including those leading to and from Eilat. Southern District Police, Judea and Samaria District Police, and Traffic Police are preparing for the weather event, prioritizing public safety. In anticipation of the severe weather and flood risk, all tourist sites from Beersheba to Eilat will be closed by police order to prevent danger to life.
Israel Police urges the public to avoid visiting streams, wadis, and hiking trails in the affected areas during the event. They also advise against non-essential travel in risk zones and recommend staying updated on road conditions and expected closures. Specific instructions include not approaching streams or flooded roads, even with off-road vehicles, and heeding the directions of police and emergency personnel. Police will continue to provide updates on road closures and traffic arrangements as the situation develops.
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