Extreme August Rainfall Hits Eastern Israel, Prompting Flood Warnings

First reported by Mako · 1 day ago

What happened

Eastern Israel experienced rare, intense August rainfall causing flash floods and unusual stream flows, with authorities warning hikers and a detailed report forthcoming.

• 01Eastern Israel saw unprecedented August rainfall in Jordan Valley, eastern Samaria, and Judean Desert.
• 02Rainfall reached up to 12.4 mm in Gatit and 10.4 mm in the Jordan Valley with high intensity.
• 03Clouds and rain moved southward, causing 8 mm in Nabi Musa and rain near Ein Gedi.
• 04Police issued urgent flash flood warnings to hikers due to heavy rains and unusual stream flows.
• 05Nahal Og and Nahal Kedem streams flowed unusually for the season due to the rain.
• 06Meteorological Service called the event extremely rare and will publish a detailed report tomorrow.

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Full coverage · 9 outlets

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SrugimRight · Hebrew23 minutes ago

Extreme August Rainfall Hits Eastern Israel, Prompting Flood Warnings

WallaCenter · Hebrew27 minutes ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew54 minutes ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew13 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago

Unseasonal August Rainstorm Brings Flood Risks to Eastern Israel

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew19 hours ago

Local Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Today with Flood Risks in Southern Israel

Now 14Right · Hebrew20 hours ago

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risks Hit Southern and Eastern Israel This Week

N12Center · Hebrew21 hours ago

Rare August Rainstorm Hits Eastern Israel, Flood Risks Continue Tomorrow

MakoCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago

Rare August Rainstorm Hits Eastern Israel Causing Floods and Rescues, More Rain Expected Tomorrow

SrugimRight · Hebrew23 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew24 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew24 hours ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Unseasonal August Weather Brings Local Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flood Risks in Eastern Israel

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Unexpected August Weather Brings Local Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flood Risks in Eastern Israel

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