Heavy Rains Cause Major Flooding and Damage in Bnei Brak
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Heavy rains on Shabbat caused severe flooding and property damage in Bnei Brak, particularly on Aharonovitch Street. Water entered dozens of businesses and residential buildings, damaging infrastructure, goods, and elevators. Affected residents and business owners are organizing to sue the Bnei Brak municipality for the extensive financial losses.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Heavy Shabbat rains caused major flooding and property damage in Bnei Brak.
- Drainage systems failed on Aharonovitch Street, leading to water intrusion in buildings.
- Businesses and residential buildings suffered damage to goods, infrastructure, and elevators.
- Affected parties are organizing to sue the Bnei Brak municipality.
- Water pumping and debris removal operations began after Shabbat.
Intense rainfall over Shabbat caused widespread flooding and significant property damage throughout the city of Bnei Brak. A central area of damage was reported on Aharonovitch Street, where drainage systems failed under the heavy precipitation. Dozens of businesses and residential buildings experienced massive water intrusion.
Security camera footage from a residential building on the street captured the severity of the floodwaters. The water level rose rapidly, spilling into the building's courtyard and then into the parking level. Inside, the water filled the staircase leading to the basement, submerging furniture, chairs, and equipment, and disabling the building's elevator.
With the end of Shabbat, business owners discovered the extent of the destruction. One store showed a layer of muddy water covering the floor and damaging goods stored on lower shelves. Residents reported that the high water levels in the parking area and elevator shaft caused damage to electrical and elevator infrastructure.
Following the extensive financial losses to property, goods, and building infrastructure, affected store owners and residents began organizing to file a lawsuit against the Bnei Brak municipality. Water pumping and debris removal operations commenced after Shabbat.
