Israel Braces for Weekend Storms, Flooding, and Major Road and Rail Disruptions
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Central Israel is bracing for heavy weekend rainfall and potential flooding, with the Meteorological Service warning of significant precipitation exceeding 100 mm in some areas. Major transportation disruptions are also expected due to extensive infrastructure work. Sections of Highway 20 (Ayalon Highway) will be closed from November 5th to November 8th for cable replacement, rerouting traffic to other major roads. Additionally, train services around Tel Aviv and Herzliya will be altered, with some lines split and shuttle buses provided, resuming normal service by November 8th.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Heavy rainfall and potential flooding are expected across central Israel this weekend.
- Major sections of Highway 20 (Ayalon Highway) will be closed for infrastructure work from Nov. 5-8.
- Drivers will be rerouted to Highways 2, 4, and 5 during the Ayalon Highway closures.
- Train services in the Tel Aviv and Herzliya areas will be significantly altered throughout the weekend.
- Free shuttle buses will be available for affected train passengers.
- Normal train operations are scheduled to resume by Sunday, November 8th, at 4:00 AM.
Central Israel is preparing for a weekend of heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and significant transportation disruptions. The country's Meteorological Service issued a warning on November 5th, forecasting exceptionally high precipitation levels, with totals potentially exceeding 100 mm in coastal areas and other regions. The service cautioned about a real danger of widespread flooding in coastal cities, particularly in the Gush Dan area and south towards Ashkelon, due to the intensity of the expected rains. Earlier on November 5th, 6 mm of rain fell in just one hour south of Mitzpe Ramon, with total rainfall approaching 9 mm. Lighter rains were also reported in Western Galilee. For Friday, November 6th, heavy rains are anticipated across northern and central Israel, as well as in the northern Negev, with localized flash floods possible in the central Negev and Arava regions. The peak of the storm is projected for Saturday morning, November 7th, when dozens of millimeters of rain could fall within hours along the coast, leading to widespread flooding and disruptions, especially in the Gush Dan area and southward. The intensity of the rainfall is expected to decrease by Saturday evening, with conditions gradually stabilizing. Rain is forecast to cease by Sunday, November 8th, though cool weather will persist.
In addition to the weather, drivers face major road closures on Highway 20 (Ayalon Highway) due to infrastructure work involving the replacement of electrical cables. These closures are scheduled for two periods: from Thursday, November 5th, 11:30 PM to Friday, November 6th, 4:00 PM, and from Saturday, November 7th, 11:00 PM to Sunday, November 8th, 5:00 AM. Traffic will be rerouted to Highways 2, 4, and 5. Specific sections of Highway 20 will be closed in both directions, affecting access points and travel between various junctions.
Train services in the Tel Aviv and Herzliya areas will also experience temporary changes over the weekend due to work by the Electric Company and railway infrastructure upgrades. Free shuttle buses will be provided for passengers. Normal train operations are set to resume on Sunday, November 8th, at 4:00 AM. Several key routes, including those connecting Modi'in, Be'er Sheva, Ashkelon, and Jerusalem to northern destinations like Nahariya and Binyamina, will be divided into separate segments, with trains terminating at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station and bypassing certain stations like Tel Aviv University and Herzliya on specific lines.
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