Paz Nekash Ezra: Companies prepare for wars and cyber – less for winter

Paz Nekash Ezra warns that companies in Israel prepare for wars and cyber threats but neglect weather risks. According to the Meteorological Service forecast, November-December 2026 are expected to be rainier than average, with 110%-130% in the center. She calls for mapping vulnerabilities and preparing for floods and disruptions.

Israel prepares for wars and cyber threats, but weather remains a neglected risk in boardrooms, warns Paz Nekash Ezra, head of the environmental department at Good Vision. According to the seasonal forecast of the Meteorological Service, the months November to December 2026 are expected to be rainier than average, and in the center of the country precipitation may reach 110% to 130% of the multi-year average. Meanwhile, the El Niño phenomenon is strengthening in the Pacific Ocean, and American forecasts indicate the possibility of a strong event continuing into early 2027. The article notes that in December 2025, during Storm Byron, a branch of Rami Levy in Yavne was flooded and forced to close, and train traffic between Lod and Be'er Sheva was temporarily halted. Nekash Ezra argues that many companies do not treat extreme weather events as a business risk, and recommends mapping vulnerabilities, examining alternative suppliers, and practicing business continuity plans.