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Israeli Police Warn of Rare Weekend Rain and Flood Risks in Judean Desert and Dead Sea Area
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 13, 2026
What happened
Israeli Police warn of rare heavy rains and flood risks in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea area this weekend, urging public caution and travel avoidance. Officers will be deployed to assist and monitor traffic, with updates on road closures expected.
- 01Police warn of rare heavy rains and flood risks in Judean Desert and Dead Sea this weekend.
- 02Rain expected mainly Saturday afternoon and evening, including Golan Heights and Jordan Valley.
- 03Police will deploy officers on main roads to assist and ensure safety.
- 04Public advised to avoid non-essential travel and flood-prone areas.
- 05Crossing flooded roads or water bodies by vehicle is strictly forbidden.
- 06Emergency number 100 and traffic updates via 110 are available for public use.
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