Kineret level

Kinneret Lake replenished with desalinated water in world-first project

The initiative, known as the “Reverse Carrier,” mirrors the National Water Carrier inaugurated in 1994, which transported Kinneret water to the center and south of the country.

Desalinated water flows into Israel’s “reverse” water carrier. Photo by Itai Dodi,
Dugit Beach Kinneret

Kinneret levels rising due to increased rainfall in Israel

Lake Kinneret, also known as the Sea of Galilee, Israel's main water reservoir

Kinneret water level rises by 1 cm over 24 hours

LAKE KINNERET as seen from Tiberias

Does the water level of the Kinneret reflect the country's morale?


After rainy winter, water pumping from the Sea of Galilee to increase

Following the abundant rain and the rising water level in the Sea of Galilee, Mekorot will increase the amount of water it's offering from the reservoir

Lake Kinneret, also known as the Sea of Galilee, Israel's main water reservoir

After years of drought, Israel's winter lasts longer than normal - watch

The late rains have brought beauty to the lakes and fields of Israel.

Water rushes down the Katzrin stream in the Golan Heights, as late rains covered Israel, March 31, 2019

Sea of Galilee rises over 4 feet since start of winter

The Kinneret has been steadily rising, increasing by some 4 inches since Thursday.

Lake Kinneret, also known as the Sea of Galilee, Israel's main water reservoir

Photo gallery: Winter in Israel means rain and snow

Between 1.2 and 1.5 inches of snow fell on Mount Hermon on northern Israel on Wednesday.

Snow on Mount Hermon on November 9, 2019

Rain arrives: Water level in the Kinneret goes up 1.5 cm

The level is now 1.58 meters below the lower red line and 29 cm above the black line.

PEOPLE ON paddle boards float on Lake Kinneret in 2016. It is Israel’s major surface fresh-water source, now endangered.

Five-year drought brings Israeli water bodies to historically low levels

Today, the water level in the Kineret is -214.20m, dropping 1 cm a day

A piece of land is seen in the Sea of Galilee

Crisis averted: Gushing over Israel’s governmental water bailout

Natural water flow in springs and rivers is decreasing rapidly nationwide.

The Dead Sea coast

Climate Change: An Abyss with many Bridges

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East of Lake Kinneret

View of Lake Kinneret from Road 789

After the storm, the Kinneret is on the rise

A roundup of local news stories.

Israeli Police

Lakeside views

Buyers may find some real estate bargains in Tiberias

A panoramic view of Tiberias on the shores of Lake Kinneret.