Israel Braces for Severe Weather With Flood Warnings and Safety Guidelines

By דודי גרליץ

Translated & summarized from JDN by baba

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Israel Police issued safety warnings for a severe rainstorm expected from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, with heavy rains and a significant risk of flooding and flash floods in multiple regions. Police forces will be deployed to manage traffic and ensure safety, urging the public to avoid flooded areas and non-essential travel. Crossing flooded roads or water channels is strictly prohibited due to the danger of drowning.

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Israel Police issued safety warnings for a severe rainstorm expected Friday through Sunday.
Heavy rains and a risk of flooding are forecast for multiple regions across Israel.
Flash flood dangers are anticipated in eastern riverbeds.
Police will deploy forces to manage traffic and ensure public safety.
The public is urged to avoid flooded areas and non-essential travel.

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Israel Police has issued comprehensive safety warnings and guidelines to the public ahead of a severe rainstorm expected to begin Friday morning and last until Sunday afternoon. Meteorological forecasts indicate heavy rains on Friday, with a risk of local flooding in the Sharon, Gush Dan, Shfela, Lachish, and Southern Coast regions. By Friday afternoon, rainfall will extend to the Dead Sea, northern Negev, and Arava, with a danger of flash floods in eastern riverbeds. On Saturday, the rains will continue from north to south, posing a risk of urban flooding. The storm system is expected to gradually weaken on Sunday. In preparation for the stormy weekend, police forces and traffic police units will be deployed on main roads in at-risk areas to manage traffic and ensure public safety. The police will provide continuous updates on road closures and traffic disruptions and advise the public to avoid areas prone to weather hazards. The police are reiterating safety rules, warning against trips to riverbeds and open areas in danger zones. Crossing flooded roads, deep puddles, or water channels by any means of transportation is strictly prohibited due to the real danger of being swept away and drowning. It is also recommended to postpone non-essential travel and to check with authorized sources before heading out. In any emergency, the public should immediately contact emergency services at 100.