Flooding Closes All Roads To and From Eilat
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
All roads to and from Eilat are closed due to severe flooding and weather, according to Israeli road police. Major routes including Highway 90, 12, 40, and 13 are blocked. Departures are permitted only for those traveling to Ramon International Airport. Authorities advise drivers to avoid the area and await further updates.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- All roads to and from Eilat are closed due to severe flooding and weather.
- Major highways including Route 90, 12, 40, and 13 are blocked.
- Departures from Eilat are allowed only for those heading to Ramon International Airport.
- The road police command reported the closures due to difficult weather conditions.
- Authorities are urging drivers to avoid travel to the southern city.
All roads leading to and from the southern Israeli city of Eilat have been closed to traffic in both directions due to severe weather conditions and flooding, according to the road police command. Route 90, also known as the Arava Highway, was blocked at the Arava junction and at Eilat's northern entrances and exits following recent water overflows. Emergency services also closed Highway 12. Earlier in the day, transportation was cut off on Highway 40 between the Mitspe Ramon and Ketura junctions, and on Highway 13 between the Menuha and Tzihor junctions. Authorities have made an exception for passengers, temporarily allowing departures from Eilat only for those heading to Ramon International Airport. Law enforcement is urging drivers to avoid travel to the south and to plan routes in advance, advising motorists to steer clear of blocked sections and follow police instructions. Updates on road openings will be provided as weather conditions improve and cleanup operations conclude.
