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Flash Floods Sweep Cars in Israel's Negev and Arava Regions
Israeli rescue teams launched a major search and rescue operation on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after flash floods swept away three cars in the Negev and Arava regions. The incident occurred near the Nahal Zin stream, close to the entrance of the Neot HaKikar community.
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What happened
- 01Rescue teams launched a major operation on Tuesday after flash floods swept away three cars in the Negev and Arava.
- 02The incident occurred near the Nahal Zin stream, close to the entrance of the Neot HaKikar community.
- 03The Arava Rescue Unit and ground teams were dispatched to the scene to manage the complex operation.
- 04Two Israeli Air Force helicopters carrying members of the elite Unit 669 were deployed to assist in the search.
- 05Severe weather conditions complicated the rescue efforts, with people and vehicles trapped in multiple flooded locations.
- 06Police closed several flooded roads in the desert zones and warned the public to stay away from flood-prone areas.
The Arava Rescue Unit and ground teams were dispatched to the scene to handle the complex incident. Two Israeli Air Force helicopters carrying members of the elite Unit 669 were also deployed to assist in the search from the air.
Severe weather conditions complicated the search efforts, with reports indicating that people and vehicles were trapped in flooded areas across multiple locations in the region. Police closed several flooded roads in the affected desert zones and urged the public to avoid flood-prone areas, including riverbeds and water-covered roads.
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