Flooding Cuts Off Eilat, Israel's Southernmost City
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Severe flooding has completely cut off Eilat, Israel, with all roads leading to and from the city closed by the Israel Police. The closures are in effect on multiple major highways, with only travel to Ramon Airport permitted. Heavy rains are expected to continue in the southern Negev and Arava regions until 10:00 PM, posing a risk of flash floods.
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- All roads to and from Eilat are closed due to severe flooding, Israel Police reported.
- Highways 12, 13, 40, and 90 are affected by the closures.
- Travel from Eilat to Ramon Airport remains the only permitted exit.
- Flash floods in dry riverbeds pose a significant danger in the southern Negev and Arava.
- Flood warnings are active until 10:00 PM, with continued risk of sudden floods.
All roads leading to and from Eilat have been closed due to severe flooding, the Israel Police announced. The closures affect Highways 12 and 13 between the Menuha and Tzihor interchanges, Highway 40 between the Mitzpe Ramon and Ketura interchanges, and Highway 90 from the Arava junction. The only exception allows travel from Eilat to Ramon Airport. Police are urging drivers to avoid the affected areas and have warned residents and visitors that travel out of Eilat is otherwise impossible.
The heavy rains have reached the southern Negev and Arava regions, with reports of precipitation and rising water levels coming from various communities. Flash floods in dry riverbeds pose a significant danger, as water can surge even in areas not directly experiencing rainfall due to runoff from upstream.
The flood warnings are in effect until 10:00 PM, with a continued risk of sudden floods, including in areas without direct rainfall. Police and rescue services are advising drivers and travelers to avoid crossing flooded riverbeds and road sections, and to stay updated on road closure notifications.
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