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Historic August Rainfall Hits Jerusalem and Judean Desert, Unseen for 150 Years
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First reported by Ynet · 8 hours ago
What happened
Jerusalem and the Judean Desert experienced a historic mid-August rainstorm with record rainfall not seen in 150 years, causing floods and rescues. The Meteorological Service noted this as the highest August rainfall since the 19th century and predicts more heavy rains ahead due to Super El Niño.
- 01Jerusalem and Judean Desert saw record August rainfall unseen in 150 years.
- 02Maale Adumim received 26 mm of rain, including 21 mm in one hour.
- 03Heavy rains caused urban flooding and rescues in eastern and southern Jerusalem.
- 04Flash floods occurred in Judean Desert streams following the rain.
- 05Only three August rain events over 25 mm recorded nationwide since early 20th century.
- 06Super El Niño expected to bring strong rain waves in coming months.
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