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Record Rainfall Floods Sharon Area, Traps Motorists
Record rainfall of 117 mm in 75 minutes hit Israel's Sharon region on Saturday, causing widespread flooding and trapping motorists. The Kadima-Zoran local council urged residents to stay home and avoid flooded roads. Firefighters conducted multiple rescues, including saving two elderly individuals from a submerged car.
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What happened
- 01Record 117 mm of rain fell in the Sharon region in just 75 minutes on Saturday.
- 02The extreme rainfall caused significant flooding, prompting a stay-home order in Kadima-Zoran.
- 03Motorists were trapped and warned to avoid flooded roads, including Route 4 near Drorim Junction.
- 04Firefighters rescued two elderly individuals from a car submerged in water at the Dror Interchange.
- 05Authorities warned the public against crossing flooded streams or entering flooded areas due to life-threatening risks.
- 06The Ministry of Health advised against swimming at beaches due to runoff contamination.
The heavy rain is expected to subside, but a risk of localized flooding remains in coastal and desert areas.
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