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Behadrei HaredimSecurity

Floods in Negev and Arava: Police Rescue Civilians and Vehicles

Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba

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Hebrew · 5 newsrooms covering

Police and rescue units are actively working in the Negev and Arava regions to extricate civilians and vehicles caught in flash floods. Operations include ground and aerial searches under difficult conditions. Authorities are blocking flooded roads and directing traffic to ensure public safety. The public is strongly advised to stay away from flood zones and heed emergency personnel's directives.

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  • Police are conducting rescue operations for civilians and vehicles trapped by floods in the Negev and Arava.
  • Ground and aerial searches are underway in challenging weather and terrain conditions.
  • Flooded roads are being blocked and traffic is being redirected to prevent accidents.
  • Authorities are urging the public to avoid flood-prone areas and follow instructions.
Floods in Negev and Arava: Police Rescue Civilians and Vehicles
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Police forces from the Southern District, alongside volunteers from police rescue units and the aerial unit, are operating in multiple locations across the Negev and Arava regions. These efforts are in response to reports of civilians and vehicles trapped in flooded areas due to flash floods. Search operations are being conducted from both the ground and the air under challenging terrain and weather conditions. Simultaneously, officers are working along traffic routes, including blocking flooded roads and redirecting drivers, to prevent risks to human life. Authorities are urging the public to avoid flood-prone areas, refrain from crossing flowing streams or flooded roads, even in off-road vehicles, and to obey the instructions of police and emergency forces.

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