Weekend Transport Chaos and Flood Warnings Expected in Central Israel
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Central Israel faces a weekend of severe weather, including heavy rain and potential flooding, with the Meteorological Service warning of significant accumulations. Major traffic disruptions are also expected due to extensive infrastructure work on Highway 20 and temporary changes to train services in the Tel Aviv and Herzliya areas. The storm's peak is forecast for Saturday morning, with conditions expected to improve by Saturday evening and cease on Sunday.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Heavy rainfall and potential flooding are forecast for central Israel this weekend.
- Major sections of Highway 20 (Ayalon Highway) will be closed for infrastructure work.
- Train services in the Tel Aviv and Herzliya areas will be significantly altered.
- The peak of the storm is expected Saturday morning, with rain ending Sunday.
- Over 100mm of rain could fall in coastal areas, according to the Meteorological Service.
Central Israel is bracing for a weekend of significant transportation disruptions and potential flooding due to an expected severe weather system. The Israeli Meteorological Service has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, particularly along the coastal plain and in areas south of Tel Aviv down to Ashkelon, with accumulations potentially exceeding 100mm in some locations. The peak of the storm is anticipated on Saturday morning, with the possibility of flash floods in the central Negev and Arava regions.
Alongside the heavy rain, major road closures are planned on Highway 20 (Ayalon Highway) in both directions for infrastructure work involving the replacement of electrical cables. These closures will affect sections between Glilot East interchange and Seven Stars interchange, and between Ha'apilim interchange and Glilot East interchange. Traffic will be rerouted to parallel routes including Highways 2, 4, and 5.
Rail services in the Tel Aviv and Herzliya areas will also experience temporary disruptions due to electrical and track infrastructure upgrades. A free shuttle service will be provided. Specific lines, including those from Modi'in, Be'er Sheva, Ashkelon, Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and Nahariya, will operate on a split schedule, with services terminating at Tel Aviv Savidor Center and Herzliya. Full train service is expected to resume by Sunday morning at 4:00 AM.
The severe weather is expected to begin subsiding by Saturday evening, with rain ceasing altogether on Sunday, though cooler temperatures will persist. Earlier this week, localized rainfall was reported in the Western Galilee and near Mitzpe Ramon.
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