Israel Braces for Heavy Rains and Flood Threats
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel is bracing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding from Thursday, November 5, to Saturday, November 7, with the peak expected on Saturday. Meteorologists predict up to 120 mm of rain in some areas, particularly along the coast, and warn of flash floods in desert regions. The rains arrive as the Kinneret's water level remains critically low.
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- Israel expects heavy rains and potential flooding from November 5-7, peaking on November 7.
- Up to 120 mm of rain is forecast for some areas, especially along the coast.
- Flash floods are a risk in the Judean Desert and Jordan Valley.
- The Kinneret's water level is critically low, 71 cm below its lower red line.
- A strong rain system from the Balkans is approaching Israel.
- Unusually warm Mediterranean waters are contributing to the storm's intensity.
Israel is preparing for the season's first significant rainfall, with weather conditions set to change starting Thursday, November 5. The precipitation is expected to intensify on Friday, November 6, peaking on Saturday, November 7. Meteorologists forecast that some areas could receive between 70 to 120 mm of rain within a 24-hour period, posing a serious flood risk in central Israeli cities.
The heaviest rainfall is anticipated along the Mediterranean coast, from Nahariya to Ashkelon. The Gush Dan area and the Shefela region are particularly vulnerable to street flooding and traffic disruptions. Rain is also expected in Jerusalem, the northern Negev, and other parts of the country. Flash flood warnings are in effect for dry riverbeds in the Judean Desert and Jordan Valley.
According to Lior Sudri, a meteorologist with Meteo-Tech, a powerful rain system originating over the Balkans is approaching Israel. Sudri noted the exceptionally high rainfall expected on Saturday, November 7, with the primary concentration along the coastal plain. He explained that while temperatures will drop, they will remain moderate, characteristic of autumn systems. An unusually warm Mediterranean Sea, around 26 degrees Celsius, is contributing to the formation of storm clouds and heavy downpours.
Snow is not expected on Mount Hermon due to temperatures remaining too high. The incoming rains arrive as the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) is at a critically low level, 71 cm below its lower red line and 4.91 meters below its upper red line.
The forecast indicates variable clouds and scattered showers in the north and center on Thursday, with temperatures dropping to seasonal norms. Friday will see increased rain intensity and thunderstorms, particularly in coastal areas, with a heightened flood risk. Saturday will mark the peak of the storm. Rainfall is expected to gradually weaken and cease by Sunday, November 8, with variable clouds and cooler-than-average temperatures persisting into Monday, November 9.
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