Record Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding Across Israel
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A powerful winter storm brought record-breaking rainfall to Israel, causing widespread flooding, particularly in the Sharon region where Kadima received 117 mm in just over an hour. The storm led to a temperature drop and a Health Ministry bathing warning for Mediterranean beaches. Rainfall amounts varied significantly across the country, with Ashdod port and Binyamina also experiencing heavy precipitation. The system is expected to dissipate by Monday, with cooler, dry weather to follow.
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- Kadima recorded a record 117 mm of rain in just over an hour, causing severe flooding.
- The storm brought widespread flooding and a temperature drop across Israel over the weekend.
- Israel's Health Ministry issued a bathing warning for all Mediterranean beaches due to pollution.
- Ashdod port received 89 mm of rain, and other areas like Binyamina also saw significant precipitation.
- The intense rainfall is the heaviest in some areas since the winter of 2020.
- The storm is expected to weaken, with drier and cooler weather arriving by Monday.
A powerful winter storm brought intense rainfall and widespread flooding to Israel over the weekend, breaking records and prompting warnings from authorities. The most dramatic impact was felt in the Sharon region, where Kadima recorded an unprecedented 117 millimeters of rain in just over an hour, a new hourly record for the area. This deluge caused strong currents in local streams and extensive flooding in the Kadima-Tzoran local council, leading authorities to instruct residents to stay indoors until drainage systems could cope. The Sharon Drainage and Rivers Authority stated this was the most intense 24-hour rainfall since the winter of 2020.
Significant rainfall also hit the coastal plain and the Shephelah, with many stations exceeding 50 millimeters. Ashdod port registered 89 millimeters, experiencing brief power outages. Other notable amounts included 72 millimeters in Binyamina, 68 millimeters in Kibbutz Yavne, 61 millimeters in Nir Yisrael near Ashkelon, and 60 millimeters in Nahariya in the north. Central Israel saw more moderate but still substantial rainfall, with 54 millimeters in Rehovot, 42 millimeters in Tel Aviv's coastal area, and around 30 millimeters in Jerusalem.
The storm also caused a sharp drop in temperatures, 5 to 7 degrees Celsius lower than the previous week. The Ministry of Health issued a sweeping bathing warning for all Mediterranean beaches due to potential pollution from the heavy runoff, which will remain in effect indefinitely. The system is expected to weaken overnight, with scattered local showers possible Sunday morning before clearing. Drier weather is forecast from Monday onwards, though temperatures will remain below average for the season.
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