Rain does not stop: the waterfalls in the "Seven Mills" are pouring/Reuven Castro
The weather today (Tuesday) will be accompanied by rains with thunderstorms in the center of the country, in the mountains and in the Negev, with particularly strong winds blowing in the north in the morning.
There will be a slight drop in temperatures when the rain stops in the evening.
There is a real fear of floods in the south.
The Israel Police reported that there is a fear of flash floods tomorrow in the streams of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea.
In light of the concern, all surfing routes in the Judean desert, the Dead Sea and the Arabah will be closed to visitors, as well as all walking routes in the David, Arugot, Tzalim, Rahaf, Bokek, Zohar, Peres, Khimar and Tzipit streams.
"The Israel Police is preparing to provide the best service to the public road users in order to protect the lives and safety of all Israeli citizens," the police said.
"The Ein Gedi, Arad and Arava district rescue units are prepared to provide service and assistance to the public road users and to rescue citizens and drivers if necessary. The motoring public is requested to adjust their travel according to the road conditions and to take extra caution in the event of floods and drifts on the road. Discretion must be exercised when crossing flooded roads and prefer Using alternative ways".
"The traveling public who come to watch the floods, are asked to do so from safe places and obey the instructions of the police, volunteers and inspectors of the Nature and Parks Authority."
Rescue from flooding in Hadera, February 17, 2024/Official website, fire and rescue barges
As a result of the rain, a hole opened up on Hopain St. in Holon/Israel Police spokeswoman
Jerusalem/Flash 90, Chaim Goldberg
For the full weather forecast,
the expected temperatures today and tonight: Jerusalem 14-17, Tel Aviv 17-19, Haifa 14-17, Safed 13-15, Katzrin 14-21, Tiberias 16-24, Nazareth 14-19, Afula 13-21, Beit Shan 16-23, Lod 16-20, Ashdod 16-18, Ein Gedi 19-22, Beer Sheva 16-22, Mitzpe Ramon 13-16, Eilat 19-25.
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