Israel Closes Highway 40 South Due to Flood Threat
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli police are closing Highway 40 in southern Israel between Mitzpe Ramon and Tzihor junction on October 27 starting at 1 PM due to predicted heavy rains and flash flood threats. Drivers are advised to follow police instructions and avoid flooded areas.
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- Highway 40 in southern Israel will close Tuesday, October 27, at 1 PM.
- The closure is between Mitzpe Ramon and Tzihor junction.
- Heavy rains and flash flood threats prompted the closure.
- Police urge drivers to heed road condition reports and instructions.
Israeli police announced on Tuesday, October 27, that Highway 40 in southern Israel will be closed to traffic in both directions starting at 1:00 PM. The closure affects the section between Mitzpe Ramon and the Tzihor junction. This measure is being taken due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and the potential for flash floods in the southern regions of the country. Police are urging drivers to monitor road condition reports and obey officers' instructions. They strictly forbid crossing flooded road sections or entering areas with flood risks.
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