Arava Rescue Unit Warns of Flash Flood Risks in Eastern Israel Over Weekend Rain

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The Arava Rescue Unit warns of flash flood dangers in eastern Israel's streams this weekend due to heavy rains, urging caution for hikers and drivers and advising against crossing flowing streams.

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Arava Rescue Unit warns of flash flood risks in eastern Israel streams this weekend.
Heavy rains expected from Golan Heights to northern Arava, mainly Saturday noon to 6 PM.
Flooding preparations underway in Jordan Valley, Judean Desert, and southern Dead Sea areas.
Hikers and drivers urged to follow safety rules due to risk of being swept away.
Strict warning against entering flowing streams, even if water covers roads.
Wait for water levels to drop and flow to slow before crossing streams.

The Arava Rescue Unit has issued a warning about potential flash floods in streams across eastern Israel due to heavy rains expected over the weekend. The affected areas include the Golan Heights, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, the Judean Desert, and northern Arava. In the Arava region, from Nahal David/Arugot to the Sodom area, most rainfall is anticipated on Saturday between 12:00 and 18:00.

The rescue unit is preparing for possible flooding in the Jordan Valley, Judean Desert, and southern Dead Sea areas. They urged hikers and drivers in these regions to exercise caution due to the risk of being swept away by floodwaters. The unit emphasized that under no circumstances should anyone enter a flowing stream, even if water is flowing over roads and crossing seems possible. They advised waiting for water levels to drop and flow to slow before attempting to cross.

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