Winter's First Snow Blankets Mount Hermon Amid Widespread Flooding
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The first snow of the winter season fell on Mount Hermon in northern Israel following a weekend of heavy rain and severe flooding across the country. The Kinneret's water level rose by one centimeter but remains significantly below last year's level. The Sharon region experienced extreme rainfall, leading to flooding and requiring local authorities to respond to hazards.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- First snow of the 2026 winter season fell on Mount Hermon overnight Sunday to Monday.
- Heavy weekend rains caused severe flooding in multiple areas across Israel.
- The Kinneret's water level rose by one centimeter but is 39 cm lower than last year.
- The Kadima weather station in the Sharon region recorded 117 mm of rain in just over an hour.
- Local authorities responded to flooding and cleared hazards in affected areas.
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