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Flash Floods Hit Negev and Arava, Prompting Rescue Operations
On Tuesday, Israeli police and volunteer rescue units launched a major search and rescue operation in the Negev and Arava regions to extricate civilians and vehicles trapped by severe flash floods.
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What happened
- 01Israeli police and volunteer rescue units launched ground and aerial operations on Tuesday to save civilians and vehicles trapped by flash floods in the Negev and Arava.
- 02The Southern District Police and the Israeli Police Air Unit are conducting searches under highly challenging weather and terrain conditions.
- 03Police officers have deployed to major southern roadways to block flooded routes and redirect traffic to prevent life-threatening situations.
- 04Authorities issued urgent warnings advising the public to avoid flood-prone areas and refrain from crossing flowing streams or submerged roads.
- 05The police emphasized that drivers should not attempt to cross flooded areas even when operating off-road vehicles.
- 06Individuals caught in emergency situations due to the severe weather are instructed to immediately contact the police hotline at 100.
The emergency response was initiated by the Southern District Police, volunteer rescue teams, and the Israeli Police Air Unit following reports of multiple individuals and vehicles becoming stranded in the flooded desert areas. Rescue teams are actively conducting extensive ground and aerial searches under highly challenging terrain and weather conditions to locate and save those in distress.
Simultaneously, police officers have been deployed across major traffic routes in the affected southern regions. They are blocking flooded roads that pose a danger to life and redirecting drivers to alternative, safer routes to prevent further incidents.
Authorities are strongly urging the public to exercise extreme caution and avoid traveling to flood-prone areas. The police warned against crossing flowing streams or attempting to drive through submerged roads, even when using off-road vehicles. Anyone facing an emergency is advised to immediately contact the police emergency hotline by calling 100.
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Flash Floods Hit Negev and Arava, Prompting Rescue Operations
