Unseasonal August Rain Causes Flooding in Jordan Valley and Jerusalem Area

First reported by Mako · 1 day ago

What happened

Heavy, unusual August rains caused flooding in the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem area, breaking historic records. Meteorologists link the extreme weather to the Super El Niño phenomenon and warn of a wet autumn with flood risks. Temperatures will fluctuate in the coming days, with a brief cooling followed by a heat increase.

• 01Heavy rain in Jordan Valley reached 11 mm, causing local flooding on Sunday.
• 02Jerusalem area recorded historic August rainfall, including 25 mm at Maale Adumim.
• 03Flash flood occurred in Nahal Og for the first time this season.
• 04Meteorological service links event to Super El Niño and warns of wet autumn.
• 05Flood warnings issued for Jerusalem, Judean Desert, and Dead Sea regions.
• 06Temperatures will drop slightly Monday-Tuesday, then rise sharply by Thursday.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew22 minutes ago

Unseasonal August Rain Causes Flooding in Jordan Valley and Jerusalem Area

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

Stormy Weather Brings Rain and Flood Warnings in Eastern Israel

YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Weather Forecast Predicts Stable Temperatures with Local Rain and Flood Risks in Southern Israel

WallaCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Unseasonal August Rainstorm Brings Flood Risks to Eastern Israel

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew16 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew17 hours ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew18 hours ago

Rare August Rainstorm Hits Eastern Israel, Flood Risks Continue Tomorrow

MakoCenter · Hebrew18 hours ago

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

Rain Returns to Two Regions as Temperatures Drop in Israel

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

Heavy August Rain Causes Flooding and Road Closures in Jerusalem and Northern Israel

WallaCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

Rare Intense August Rainstorm Hits East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, Resembling Autumn Weather

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

Unseasonal August Rain Causes Flooding and Road Closures in Jerusalem and Golan Heights

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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