Southern District Police Prepare for Flood Risks and Road Closures Near Dead Sea

The Southern District Police in Israel are mobilizing all units in anticipation of heavy rains and potential flash floods expected on Sunday around the Dead Sea area. A recent situational assessment, based on weather forecasts, indicates that from midday through the evening, strong rainfall could trigger flash floods in the Judean Desert streams and the Dead Sea region, disrupting traffic routes.

Consequently, road closures are expected on Highway 90, specifically between Ein Gedi and Neve Zohar junction. Police from the Southern District and the Traffic Department will be deployed along key routes to ensure public safety, manage traffic, and provide guidance according to weather developments.

Drivers and tourists are urged to plan their trips carefully, stay updated before traveling, drive cautiously, follow police instructions, and avoid flood-prone areas. The public is specifically warned against entering riverbeds or flood-prone zones, staying away from flowing water sources, and not crossing flooded roads or streams. Traffic updates will be available via the Israel Police national information center and the Traffic Department’s Telegram channel. Immediate police assistance can be reached through the emergency hotline in case of urgent incidents.