Ahead of the stormy weather: preparations for disruptions in electricity supply

The Israel Electric Corporation is preparing and reinforcing teams ahead of the stormy weather expected at the end of the week. The company warns of malfunctions and disruptions in electricity supply and calls on the public to report hazards. Rain is expected to arrive as early as tonight and spread tomorrow to most areas, with concerns of local flooding.

Ahead of the stormy weather expected at the end of the week, the Israel Electric Corporation is preparing and reinforcing field teams across the country. The 103 service center has been reinforced, and digital service channels including WhatsApp, the website, and an app are available to the public. The company warns that weather conditions may cause malfunctions and disruptions in electricity supply, and calls on the public to report safety hazards such as torn power lines. Users of life-saving devices are advised to prepare with backup batteries. The winter weather is expected to arrive as early as tonight (Wednesday-Thursday), and tomorrow rain will fall intermittently in the north and center, accompanied by thunderstorms. Local flooding may occur along the coastal plain, and strong winds will blow. On Saturday, additional rain is expected, local flash floods in the wadis of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea, and a further drop in temperatures.