Flash Floods Force Closure of All Roads Leading to Eilat
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
All roads to and from Eilat were closed Tuesday due to flash floods in southern Israel. Route 90, Route 12, Route 40, and Route 13 were affected. Departures were allowed only for travel to Ramon Airport. Police advised drivers to avoid closed routes and obey officers.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- All roads to and from Eilat were closed Tuesday due to flash floods.
- Route 90, Route 12, Route 40, and Route 13 were shut down.
- Departures from Eilat were permitted only for travel to Ramon Airport.
- Police urged drivers to avoid closed roads and follow instructions.
All roads leading to and from the southern Israeli city of Eilat were closed to traffic in both directions on Tuesday due to flash floods in the region. The closures include the Arava junction, Eilat's northern entrances and exits, and Route 90 due to flooding. Route 12 was also shut down. Earlier in the day, Route 40 between the Mitzpe Ramon and Qetura junctions, and Route 13 between the Menuha and Tze'elim junctions, were closed. Authorities permitted departures from Eilat only for travel to Ramon Airport. Police urged drivers to avoid the closed roads and follow instructions from officers on the ground.
