Heavy Rains Hit Central Israel, Flooding Concerns Rise
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Heavy rains and thunderstorms are impacting central and northern Israel, with significant rainfall recorded in Tel Aviv and other cities. The Meteorological Service has issued warnings of potential flooding along the coast and flash floods in desert riverbeds. Temperatures are also expected to decrease, leading to colder weather than is typical for the season.
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- Heavy rains have fallen in central Israel, with 35mm recorded in Tel Aviv in one hour.
- The Meteorological Service warns of a real concern for flooding in affected areas.
- Rehovot, Ashdod, and Rishon LeZion also saw substantial rainfall amounts.
- Thunderstorms and rain are forecast to continue across central and northern Israel.
- Localized flooding is expected along the coast and flash floods in desert riverbeds.
- Temperatures will drop, making the weather colder than usual for the season.
Heavy rainfall has been battering central Israel over the past hour, particularly in the Gush Dan region and the coastal plain, according to the Meteorological Service. In Tel Aviv, 35 millimeters of rain fell in a single hour, raising serious concerns about potential flooding. Other areas also experienced significant downpours, with Rehovot recording 50 millimeters, Ashdod 45 millimeters, and Rishon LeZion 30 millimeters.
The forecast indicates that the rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, will continue throughout the day across central and northern Israel. Localized showers are also expected in the northern Negev. Authorities are anticipating localized flooding along the coastal plain and flash floods in the riverbeds of the Judean Desert and near the Dead Sea. Concurrently, temperatures are expected to drop, making the weather colder than usual for this time of year.
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