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Severe Flooding Expected in Southern and Eastern Israel During Elections
A powerful storm bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a significant risk of flash floods is forecast to hit Israel starting Tuesday, October 27. The severe weather coincides with the parliamentary election day and is expected to persist for several days.
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What happened
- 01A severe storm with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods is forecast to begin in Israel on Tuesday, October 27.
- 02The onset of the storm coincides with Israel's parliamentary election day, potentially affecting voter travel.
- 03The Israel Meteorological Service warns of unusual flooding and potential road closures in the Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea regions.
- 04The storm will bring strong winds, lightning, and hail, starting with warm temperatures that will later drop toward winter norms.
- 05Intense rainfall is expected to start Tuesday afternoon in Eilat, the southern Negev, and the Arava, spreading north by evening.
- 06Heavy rain and flooding are forecast to resume in southern Israel on Wednesday afternoon and spread to central regions.
The Israel Meteorological Service warns of unusual flooding in southern and eastern Israel, particularly in the Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea regions. The storm is expected to bring strong winds, lightning, and hail, which could lead to road closures in these areas. Initially, unusually warm and humid conditions will transition to cooler, winter-like temperatures as the week progresses.
Intense rainfall is predicted to begin on Tuesday afternoon in the Eilat region, the southern Negev, and the Arava, before spreading north to the Judean Hills and central Israel by evening. After a lull overnight, the heavy rain and flooding are forecast to resume in the south on Wednesday afternoon and spread to central Israel later in the day.
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