Israel Closes Nature Reserves Near Dead Sea Due to Flood Threat
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Nature and Parks Authority closed the Ein Gedi and Ein Bokek reserves near the Dead Sea on Tuesday, October 27, due to flood warnings. The Hai-Bar Yotvata reserve in the Arava also closed. The closures are in effect because of predicted heavy rains and flash flood risks in southern and eastern Israel.
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- Ein Gedi and Ein Bokek reserves closed Oct. 27 due to flood warnings.
- Hai-Bar Yotvata reserve also closed due to predicted heavy rains.
- Closures affect southern and eastern Israel near the Dead Sea.
- Israel Nature and Parks Authority issued the visitor restrictions.
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced on Tuesday, October 27, that the Ein Gedi and Ein Bokek nature reserves near the Dead Sea would be closed to visitors due to warnings of adverse weather conditions. The Hai-Bar Yotvata reserve in the Arava will also be closed starting at 12:00 PM. These restrictions are a response to forecasts of heavy rainfall and the potential for flash floods in southern and eastern Israel.
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