Unusual Rainstorm Hits Israel, Kadima Sees Record Rainfall
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
An exceptional rainstorm hit Israel on Saturday, with Kadima in the Sharon region receiving 117 mm of rain in just over an hour, the second-highest hourly rainfall on record. Other areas like Or Yehuda and Ashdod also saw significant precipitation and flooding. The storm caused disruptions including power outages and traffic issues, underscoring the potential for extreme weather events in Israel.
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- Kadima recorded 117 mm of rain in just over an hour, the second-highest hourly rainfall in Israel.
- The national record for hourly rainfall is 110 mm, set in Ma'agan Michael on November 19, 2024.
- Or Yehuda received about 70 mm of rain in an hour, and Binyamina around 50 mm.
- Ashdod accumulated approximately 90 mm of rain, mostly within a few hours.
- The storm caused widespread flooding, power outages, and traffic disruptions in several locations.
An exceptional rainstorm struck Israel on Saturday, with the Sharon region's Kadima settlement recording 117 millimeters of rain in just over an hour, including approximately 100 millimeters within a single hour. This amount marks the second-highest hourly rainfall ever recorded in Israel, surpassed only by the national record of 110 millimeters in one hour set in Ma'agan Michael on November 19, 2024. The storm brought unusually heavy precipitation to other areas as well. Or Yehuda received about 70 millimeters in an hour, and Binyamina recorded around 50 millimeters in the same period. Ashdod also experienced significant rainfall, accumulating about 90 millimeters, mostly within a few hours.
The intense downpours began early Saturday morning, initially affecting the Gush Dan area, the Shefela, and the southern coastal plain. The heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding in numerous locations along the southern coast. Later in the day, the storm's focus shifted to the Sharon and central regions. Kadima, Or Yehuda, and Qalansa were among the communities that experienced substantial flooding. Some areas also suffered power outages, traffic disruptions, and impacts on residents' daily routines. This unusual flooding event follows flash floods that occurred in eastern Israel on election day and highlights the intensity of extreme rain systems that can impact Israel during the autumn season.
