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Israel Approves National Strategy to Combat Flood Risks
An Israeli inter-ministerial committee of director-generals, led by the Prime Minister's Office, approved a comprehensive national strategic plan on Monday to manage flood risks across the country. The initiative aims to enhance national resilience, protect lives and property, and improve emergency preparedness for extreme weather.
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- 01An Israeli inter-ministerial committee led by the Prime Minister's Office approved a national strategic plan on Monday to manage flood risks.
- 02The strategy establishes a central government regulator for runoff management to coordinate policy across different regions and authorities.
- 03The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will lead the drafting of amendments to update the 1957 Drainage and Flood Prevention Law.
- 04Dedicated funding mechanisms will be introduced to support drainage infrastructure development, particularly for weaker local authorities.
- 05The plan aims to enhance emergency preparedness by clarifying the responsibilities of emergency bodies during flood events.
- 06Public warning systems and flood prediction models will be improved to reduce risks to life and property from flash floods.
The plan introduces a central government regulator for runoff management to coordinate efforts across different regions and authorities, reducing fragmentation. It also includes updating the 1957 Drainage and Flood Prevention Law to align with modern planning needs, a task to be led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
To support the strategy, dedicated funding mechanisms will be established for drainage infrastructure, particularly to assist weaker local authorities. Additionally, the plan will strengthen emergency preparedness by clarifying the roles of emergency bodies, improving public warning systems, and developing advanced flood prediction models.
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