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Israel Faces Rare August Storms and Heavy Rain After Intense Heatwave

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 25, 2026

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Following a severe heatwave, Israel is bracing for rare August storms with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flood risks starting Saturday night, especially in northern and central regions. This unusual weather event follows earlier heavy rains in August and raises concerns about flash floods in desert areas.

01Israel experiences intense heat with temperatures up to 41°C before a major weather shift.
02A rare and intense rainstorm with thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through Sunday morning.
03Heavy rains may cause sudden urban flooding and flash floods in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea.
04This is the second unusual rain event in August, a month typically dry in Israel.
05Earlier August rains broke records in Maale Adumim with heavy hourly rainfall.
06Sunday will see cooler temperatures and possible local rain mainly in northern and eastern Israel.

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