Israel Braces for Major Flooding, Road Closures Expected
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel is preparing for significant flash flooding expected to start Tuesday and last through Wednesday, primarily in the southern Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea regions. Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds are forecast, raising concerns about major floods in wadis and potential inundation of Highways 90 and 40. Police have closed tourist sites from Beersheba to Eilat due to the danger, and authorities are warning the public against crossing flooded roads.
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- Israel anticipates major flash flooding starting Tuesday, potentially impacting southern regions.
- Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and hail are forecast for the southern Negev and Arava.
- Highways 90 and 40 are at risk of flooding from powerful water flows.
- Tourist sites from Beersheba to Eilat have been closed by police due to safety concerns.
- Authorities warn that crossing flooded roads poses a life-threatening danger.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Services are preparing for significant flash flooding in the southern part of the country, anticipated to begin on Tuesday, election day, and continue through Wednesday. The Meteorological Service forecasts heavy rains starting in the afternoon near the Israel-Egypt border, spreading later to the southern Negev, the Arava region, and the Dead Sea area. These rains are expected to be accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail.
The primary concern is for major flash floods in large wadis in the southern Negev, including Paran, Chiyun, Nekarot, and Tzin, and their tributaries. Due to the expected rainfall, there is a risk of powerful water flows and flooding on Highways 90 and 40, as well as access roads in the region. The police have already closed tourist sites from Beersheba to Eilat, citing danger to hikers.
Fire and Rescue Services are issuing a public warning, emphasizing that crossing a flooded road, whether by vehicle or on foot, is a life-threatening danger. The public is urged to avoid streams and water channels, follow the instructions of rescue forces, and stay updated on forecasts and road closure announcements. In case of emergency, the public should call 102. Fire services stress that water flows should never be attempted to be crossed under any circumstances.
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