Weather
First snow of winter falls on Mount Hermon after weekend of heavy rain, flooding across Israel
Footage shared on social media from the Hermon Stream (Banias) Nature Reserve in northern Israel on Sunday shows a rushing Banias waterfall and fast-flowing water in the nearby streams.
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Record 117 mm of rain hits Sharon in 75 minutes, trapping motorists and prompting stay-home order
According to Israel Meteorological Service data, the weather station in Kadima recorded 117 mm of rain within just an hour and a quarter, an extraordinary volume marking a record for the Sharon area.
Government issues warnings for northern, central Israel amid record breaking rainfall
Israel's Meteorological Service has issued warnings for flooding, flash floods, thunderstorms, and dangerous swimming conditions across parts of the country through Saturday night.
Israel braces for weekend power outages, flooding as severe weather approaches
The public was asked to report any electrical outages and other issues, and warned to stay away from any downed power lines and immediately notify the IEC.
Police, emergency services searching for people, vehicles trapped in southern Israel floods
Multiple roads in southern Israel and the Dead Sea area, including the roads leading to and from Eilat, were closed due to flooding and the risk of flash floods.
Police lift road closures following fires, floods across Israel
Police also closed Route 6, Route 444, and all roads to and from Eilat, as well as multiple roads in southern Israel, until further notice due to the risk of flash flooding and forest fires.
Israel braces for rainy Election Day, but can bad weather affect voter turnout?
Showers are expected on Election Day, but turnout figures going back to 1949 show that the weather has never decided who shows up at the ballot box.
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing
National disaster authorities alerted people living along the river in the Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, East Nawalparasi and West Nawalparasi districts about the flood.
Insurance companies working to rescue Israelis trapped in Nepal following massive flooding
None of the insured travelers is currently believed to be in life-threatening danger, and their families are in regular contact with the situation room.
Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets
The rainfall began on Thursday and is expected to keep pouring through Sunday, Thailand’s meteorological department warned. People were advised to beware of flash floods, overflows, and landslides.
Foreign Ministry urges Israeli travelers in Ecuador to exercise caution amid El Niño red alert
The Foreign Ministry advised Israelis in Ecuador to follow instructions from local authorities and avoid traveling through areas vulnerable to flooding, landslides, or strong water flows.
