Heavy Rains and Flooding Hit Israel Amid Developing Storm System
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
A low-pressure system has brought heavy rains and widespread flooding to Israel, with significant rainfall recorded in cities like Ashdod, Jerusalem, and Benjamin. The downpours have caused traffic disruptions and road closures. The meteorological service expects the rain to continue intermittently through Saturday before gradually subsiding on Sunday.
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- Heavy rains and flooding are affecting wide areas of Israel due to a developing low-pressure system.
- Ashdod port received 72.3 mm of rain in one day, while Jerusalem recorded 20.2 mm.
- Benjamin experienced 50 mm of rain in an hour, causing significant flooding.
- The heavy rainfall has led to traffic disruptions and the closure of several roads.
- The Israel Meteorological Service predicts continued rain through Saturday, with a gradual decrease expected Sunday.
Israel is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall and flooding as a low-pressure system moves across the country. Significant amounts of precipitation have been recorded in various locations, with Ashdod port receiving 72.3 mm in a single day. Jerusalem recorded 20.2 mm, and Nazareth saw 6.8 mm. In Nazareth, the total rainfall for the season has reached 8 mm, representing 23% of the average for this period and 1% of the annual average. Benjamin recorded 50 mm in just one hour, leading to flooding in the city. Other areas also reported substantial rainfall, including Ashdod with 83 mm since the previous day, Ashkelon with 55 mm, Nahariya with 54 mm, Rehovot with 52 mm, and Tel Aviv with 40 mm. The intense rain has caused traffic disruptions, with several roads closed due to inundation. Drivers are being warned to exercise caution in flooded areas and avoid crossing roads with accumulating water. The Israel Meteorological Service forecasts that the rain will continue intermittently throughout Saturday, with a possibility of further flooding in coastal and lowland areas. The rainfall is expected to gradually weaken on Sunday and cease by the evening, reducing the risk of flash floods and inundation. Data indicates considerable variation in rainfall amounts across different regions, and warnings remain in effect for potential flash floods in several areas.
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