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Unprecedented August Rains Hit Central Israel for First Time in 50 Years
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Unusual heavy rainfall, unprecedented for August in 50 years, has fallen across central Israel, with Tel Aviv recording nearly 8 mm in a single day.
- 01Central Israel experienced rare heavy August rainfall.
- 02Tel Aviv recorded 7.9 mm of rain in 24 hours.
- 03This is the heaviest August rainfall in Tel Aviv in 50 years.
- 04Samaria and other mountain areas also received significant rain.
- 05The event is highly unusual for the summer season.
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