Severe Weather Hits Israel With Heavy Rains and Power Outages
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
A severe winter storm brought heavy rains and thunderstorms to northern and central Israel, causing localized flooding and widespread power outages in Bnei Brak. The outages left many families without heat or hot food during Shabbat. Israel Electric Corporation crews are working to repair infrastructure and trim trees to restore power and prevent future disruptions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Heavy rains and thunderstorms hit northern and central Israel after dry weather.
- Localized flooding occurred in low-lying areas due to the storm.
- Widespread power outages affected large parts of Bnei Brak on Friday night.
- Many families were left without heating or hot food during Shabbat.
- Israel Electric Corporation crews are working to repair infrastructure and restore power.
A significant winter storm system brought heavy rains, lightning, and thunderstorms to northern and central Israel after a period of dry weather and early-week heat. Within hours, dozens of millimeters of rain were recorded in many areas. The storm continued through Shabbat, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures and localized flooding in low-lying areas. Heavy rainfall and storms on Friday night caused widespread power outages in large parts of Bnei Brak. The prolonged outage left many families without heating or the ability to prepare hot meals during Shabbat. In response, Israel Electric Corporation crews are working with reinforced teams, including on Ezra Street in the city, to urgently repair electrical infrastructure and trim tree branches near power lines. These efforts aim to prevent recurring faults and restore regular power supply to residents.
