Rain

WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems

The UN health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, said it has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain this week.

MARCH 10, 2026|ByREUTERS

An Iranian Kurdish man in traditional outfit walks past an anti-US billboard displayed on a building in Tehran's Valiasr Square on February 4, 2026

Firefighters and their dog search for victims of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Barrio Parque Jardim Burnier neighbourhood in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026.

At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026|ByREUTERS

An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.

Kinneret remains below red line despite above average rainfall this winter

The lake is currently 4.43 meters from its maximum level of 208.80 meters below sea level, according to the Kinneret Authority, and 23 centimeters below the bottom red line.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026|BySIMON GRIVER/GLOBES/TNS

Indonesian rescue members search for victims at the site of a landslide following heavy rains in Pasir Langu village, West Bandung regency, West Java province, Indonesia, January 27, 2026.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing

The landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Saturday, triggered by heavy rains starting a day earlier.

JANUARY 28, 2026|ByREUTERS

Roads blocked in South as floods, heavy rains surprise Israel

Mount Hermon closed to visitors due to heavy snowfall • Highway 90 closed off, Health Ministry issues warning against bathing in Tel Aviv beaches

APRIL 12, 2023ByMAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Heavy rains and floods caused the closure of Highway 90 in the South, April 12, 2023.

Israel's cold spring: Rain, low temperatures, chance of snow in Hermon

Temperatures are lower than what is normal for Israel's springtime, with rain, strong winds and even a chance of snow in the Hermon.

MARCH 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israelis in the rain, December 25, 2022.

Wind, rain and floods: What's the weather in Israel?

Unseasonably cold temperatures will continue until Wednesday, along with rain, wind and thunderstorms.

MARCH 19, 2023ByYOAV ETIEL/WALLA

Palestinians seen at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem's Old City, during a stormy winter day, February 7, 2023.

Israel will be cold and rainy this week - keep your winter clothes handy

The next few days are expected to be colder than usual for the season.

MARCH 18, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE

A child plays outdoors in the rain (illustrative)

Two missing after Ashkelon crane collapses into the sea

Extensive search and rescue efforts are underway, with the help of police diving units, the elite 669 Search and Rescue unit, the Israeli Navy and others.

MARCH 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The site of the collapsed crane in Ashkelon, where two people are missing after strong winds caused it to collapse into the sea, March 14, 2023.

Remembering Adira Koffsky: Seminary student, writer and poet

May the light that Adira brought to the world continue to shine, and may her family, friends and teachers find the strength to continue and be comforted with beautiful memories

FEBRUARY 11, 2023ByTOBY KLEIN GREENWALD

Weather in Israel: Possible thunderstorms, northern floods, Hermon snow

Winter weather will hit Israel over the weekend, with rains in the North and center as well as possible thunderstorms, flooding in the North and snow in the Hermon.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByWALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF