Flooding

A shift in the forecast: the rain expected on the night between Saturday and Sunday will be less intense than previously predicted. The Meteorological Service director stated that while the rains remain unusual for August, they are not expected to cause significant disruptions or flooding.

Extreme rainfall is expected starting the night between Saturday and Sunday. A slight drop in temperatures begins today, with the first rains arriving tomorrow. Thunderstorms are forecast for the north, and there is a risk of flooding on the coastal plain due to the intensity of the precipitation.

An extreme summer rain event is expected on the night between Saturday and Sunday, potentially causing flooding and hail along the northern coast, in Haifa, and the Sharon area. Experts warn of insufficient funding for drainage systems and call for a comprehensive national strategy to combat the climate crisis.

A sharp change in weather over the weekend: starting Saturday night, widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected. 20–30 mm may fall on the coast within a few hours, potentially breaking the historical rainfall record for August.

Sources involved in the "Floodplain" project at Ariel Sharon Park warn that the budget for the drainage system's maintenance has not been secured. The system is a critical component for preventing flooding in the Ayalon area.

The past week brought a series of unusual weather phenomena to Israel. While most of the country experienced heatwaves, the Jerusalem and Dead Sea areas saw heavy rains and flooding that paralyzed regional traffic.

A family from Ma'ale Adumim spent four hours trapped in a flooded tunnel following sudden heavy rains. The father criticized the local maintenance, while police officers successfully rescued the family through the car windows.

In Moshav Beka'ot, 11 mm of rain have been recorded. In the afternoon, rain is expected in the Jerusalem area, the Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea. The coming days will bring cooling followed by a shift toward increased heat stress.

The storm strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane and approached the Big Island with winds of about 120 km/h. Nearly 24,000 people were left without power, roads and airports were closed, and residents were evacuated to shelters. Up to 635 mm of rain may fall. If the hurricane's center makes landfall, it could be a historic hit for the island.

Following record-breaking rainfall in Jerusalem and the Judean Desert, local rain and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow, primarily in the east, with a continued risk of flash floods. Police are on high alert, and the Nature and Parks Authority has prohibited entry into flowing riverbeds.

At least four people have died in widespread flooding that struck Chiba Prefecture. More than 360 millimeters of rain fell within 24 hours, causing severe transport disruptions and power outages. About 7,000 passengers were stranded at Narita Airport due to blocked roads and railways.

Unstable rainy weather is expected to hit large areas of Israel starting from noon. Emergency forces are on high alert due to fears of deadly flash floods, and safety guidelines have been published.

A forecast for heavy rains that will bring hundreds of millimeters of rain led to mass evacuations in the Chinese capital. Hundreds of bus and metro lines stopped operating, and teams were sent to mountainous areas to respond to landslides.

A court in Moscow accepted an appeal and ruled that a tenant is responsible for damage caused by their pet, even if they claimed it happened through no fault of their own. The result: the owner of the cat that turned on the faucet and flooded the apartment below will compensate the neighbor.