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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding Across Israel, Threatening Cities
Heavy rains and thunderstorms struck central Israel on Saturday, November 7, causing widespread flooding, particularly in Tel Aviv and Ashdod. The Meteorological Service issued flood warnings for coastal areas and riverbeds. Temperatures are expected to drop below seasonal averages throughout the weekend.
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What happened
- 01Heavy rains caused severe flooding in central Israel overnight Saturday, November 7.
- 02Tel Aviv recorded 40 mm of rain in 12 hours, with 35 mm falling in one hour.
- 03Ashdod Port received 70 mm of rain in 12 hours, the highest amount reported.
- 04The Meteorological Service issued orange and yellow flood alerts for coastal areas and riverbeds.
- 05Temperatures are expected to drop below seasonal norms across the country.
- 06Northern Israel experienced significant rainfall on Friday, November 6.
The rainfall follows intense downpours in northern Israel on Friday.
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