Flash Flood and Erosion Warnings Issued Ahead of Rain System

The Sharon Drainage and Rivers Authority has issued a severe warning ahead of a rain system expected to begin on Thursday and continue through Sunday. The public is urged to exercise extreme caution near streams, canals, and "Irish crossings" (low-water crossings) due to forecasts predicting the season's first significant flow in local streams. The authority emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance during and after rainfall, strictly prohibiting the crossing of Irish crossings and water channels, whether by vehicle or on foot, as even shallow, fast-flowing water can sweep away cars and cause disaster.

Residents are also advised to stay away from stream banks and drainage canals, which may become slippery and collapse. Parents should closely supervise children, preventing them from approaching retention pools, and avoid hiking in stream beds during and immediately after storms. The authority stresses the importance of obeying instructions from rescue forces, signage, and barriers, and continuously monitoring updates from the Meteorological Service and local authorities.

Ran Perachi, CEO of the Sharon Drainage and Rivers Authority, noted that the season's first flow often catches the public unprepared, with streams capable of filling rapidly. He underscored that a flowing Irish crossing poses a genuine life-threatening danger. Perachi added that authority teams are on standby in coordination with emergency services and local authorities, and reminded the public to contact emergency services and the municipal hotline at 106 immediately for any hazards or flooding.