Weather in Israel 2024-up

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As heavy rainfall continues to pummel Israel, severe flooding has ravaged the occupied territories, with alarming footage capturing the unfolding crisis in Sakhnin. The unrelenting downpours have pushed various regions, such as Nahariya in northern Israel, into a state of emergency due to flooding. Streets in Sakhnin and kafr Manda have succumbed to complete submersion under the deluge of floodwaters, amplifying the severity of the situation.

The weather chaos intensifies as heavy rain drenches Carmel and a storm engulfs the settlement of Yuval near Karmiel. Western Galilee witnesses relentless rainfall interspersed with heavy hail in Nahariya, adding to the meteorological unpredictability. Moreover, Afula experiences the onset of hail, signaling the erratic nature of the weather patterns. The storm's onset is meticulously documented from the road connecting Yuval and Ashar, providing a glimpse into the tumultuous conditions gripping the region.
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Times of Israel
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:29 UTC
Floodwaters seen in Zichron Yaakov on November 19, 2024.
Floodwaters seen in Zichron Yaakov on November 19, 2024.
Record rains lashed northern Israel and the Haifa region Tuesday, inundating roads and prompting flash flood warnings for the Judean Desert and Dead Sea areas as the weather system moves south overnight.

In Ma'agan Michael, pouring rains swamped drainage channels, leading to flooding in parts of the coastal kibbutz. The Hof HaCarmel High School, located in the community, sent students home early due to the flooding.

Video footage posted online showed students wading through knee-high water next to half-submerged cars in the school's parking lot.

In a statement, the Hof HaCarmel regional council explained that the "large quantity [of rain] put a burden on the drainage system, which had been clean and in working condition, but it could not withstand the unusually large amounts of water."

The Israel Meteorological Service said in a tweet that 196 millimeters (7.7 inches) of rainfall were recorded over a four-hour period in nearby Zichron Yaacov, setting a new record for the country. The figure represented some 60% of the area's average yearly rain total.

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