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Flash Floods Warned for Dead Sea and Negev Valleys Sunday
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority issued a warning and banned entry into streams in the Dead Sea and Judean Desert areas starting Sunday due to predicted flash floods. The decision follows a forecast from the Meteorological Service predicting a risk of flash floods in these regions.
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What happened
- 01The Israel Nature and Parks Authority banned entry into Dead Sea and Judean Desert streams starting Sunday due to predicted flash floods.
- 02The ban covers both foot and vehicle traffic in flowing streams and will remain in place until water levels fully recede.
- 03Entering flowing stream beds during this period poses a life-threatening danger to travelers and hikers.
- 04Approaching the edges of streams during a flood is strictly prohibited due to the risk of bank collapse.
- 05The Meteorological Service issued the forecast predicting a risk of flash floods in the affected desert regions.
- 06NEWSru Israel reported the warning is for Sunday, October 11, while Hamal reported the date as Sunday, October 26.
- 07The public is advised to contact the Nature and Parks Authority information center at *3639 to check trail conditions.
The ban prohibits all foot and vehicle traffic in flowing streams, and it will remain in place until water levels fully recede. The authority emphasized that entering flowing stream beds poses a life-threatening danger to travelers. Additionally, approaching the edges of streams during a flood is strictly forbidden due to the risk of bank collapse.
There is a discrepancy regarding the date of the expected floods. While NEWSru Israel reported that the warning is for Sunday, October 11, Hamal reported that the flash floods are feared on Sunday, October 26.
For inquiries regarding trails and tourist sites, the public is advised to contact the Nature and Parks Authority's information center at *3639 or visit their website. Information on weather conditions should be obtained from the Meteorological Service's website and news broadcasts. Travelers are urged to check conditions before departing.
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