El Niño to Hit Israel: 'Floods and Threat of Demolition'

Rescuers warn of possible flash floods in eastern Israel due to expected rains and thunderstorms over the weekend. The heaviest precipitation is forecast for Saturday, August 10, in the Arava, Judean Desert, and Dead Sea areas. Travelers and drivers are advised to follow safety measures.

The Arava rescue unit warned of possible flash floods in eastern Israel over the upcoming weekend. Rains and thunderstorms are expected, especially on Saturday, August 10, from 12:00 to 18:00, in areas from the Golan Heights through the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and the Judean Desert to the northern Arava. The heaviest precipitation is forecast for the stretch from Nahal David and Nahal Arugot to the Sodom area. Rescuers emphasize that when there is a threat of floods, travelers and drivers must follow safety rules, not enter riverbeds, and not cross flooded road sections. They also recommend photographing floods only from safe high places. The unit called this danger a real threat to life. Air temperatures will drop as early as Friday, approaching the usual values for this time of year.

El Niño to Hit Israel: 'Floods and Threat of Demolition'