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Unprecedented August Rainstorm Breaks Over 100-Year Records in Israel
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First reported by Srugim · 1 day ago
What happened
In August 2026, Israel experienced a historic summer rainstorm with record-breaking rainfall in Jerusalem and surrounding areas, causing rare floods and flash floods. The event, driven by unusual atmospheric conditions, marks a significant climatic anomaly with regional implications.
- 01Israel recorded unprecedented summer rainfall in August 2026, breaking 100-year records.
- 02Jerusalem received about 30 mm of rain on August 15, an exceptional summer amount.
- 03The storm caused rare floods and flash floods in Jerusalem and the Judean Desert.
- 04Meteorologists attribute the event to a rare atmospheric trough and cooling at high altitude.
- 05Experts link increased summer rains to climate change and El Niño effects.
- 06Similar unusual rainfall was reported in neighboring Middle Eastern and North African countries.
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