Full coverage· Weather· Updated 7 Nov, 18:02

Israel Reels From Record November Rains, Flooding and Power Outages

Record rainfall hit Israel on Saturday, November 7, causing widespread flooding, particularly in the HaSharon region, and significant damage in Gaza. Kadima recorded 117 mm of rain in just over an hour, leading to road closures and power outages in several areas.

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What happened

01Record rainfall of 117 mm in just over an hour hit the HaSharon region on November 7.
02Heavy rains caused flooding, road closures on Highway Ayalon, and power outages in Gan Yavne.
03Tens of thousands of tents housing displaced people were flooded in the Gaza Strip.
04Temperatures are expected to drop below seasonal averages across Israel.
05Rain is forecast to continue in northern and central Israel through Sunday before stopping.
06The current rainfall is the most significant for November since 2020.

The severe weather is expected to continue with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures before subsiding by Sunday evening. In Gaza, tens of thousands of tents housing displaced people were flooded.

Translated and summarized by baba from Vesty, the latest report. Read Vesty’s original