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Winter's First Snow Blankets Mount Hermon Amid Widespread Flooding
The first snow of the winter season fell on Mount Hermon in northern Israel following a weekend of heavy rain and severe flooding across the country. The Kinneret's water level rose by one centimeter but remains significantly below last year's level.
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What happened
- 01First snow of the 2026 winter season fell on Mount Hermon overnight Sunday to Monday.
- 02Heavy weekend rains caused severe flooding in multiple areas across Israel.
- 03The Kinneret's water level rose by one centimeter but is 39 cm lower than last year.
- 04The Kadima weather station in the Sharon region recorded 117 mm of rain in just over an hour.
- 05Local authorities responded to flooding and cleared hazards in affected areas.
The Sharon region experienced extreme rainfall, leading to flooding and requiring local authorities to respond to hazards.
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