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The bad weather is expected to continue.
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Thunder and pounding rain: Israel braces for winter storm

Forecast predicts major storm in northern and central Israel.

Following a few hours of clear skies on Tuesday, winter has returned to Israel.

 

 

The forecast predicted thunderstorms and the possibility of flooding. The wintry conditions were expected to continue through Wednesday into Thursday.

 

Photo credit: Adi Ohayon
Photo credit: Adi Ohayon

 

Officials in the Northern District announced that they had prepared for various rescue missions, with an emphasis on water-related accidents and incidents of flooding. The fire department warned residents to exercise caution when heating their homes.

Photo credit: Motti Kimchi
Photo credit: Motti Kimchi

 

The electric company was also preparing for days of strong winds and rain. They urged people to be safe and aware.

 

Photo: Motti Kimchi
Photo: Motti Kimchi

Photo credit: Motti Kimchi
Photo credit: Motti Kimchi

 

The storm could lead to downed power lines as well as falling trees, branches, and electric poles.

 

Time-lapse video using thousands of images to show clouds forming    (צילום: ירון ברנר)

Time-lapse video using thousands of images to show clouds forming

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The power company also requested that residents remove objects from roofs and balconies that could fly into electric poles.

 

Ahiya Raved and Omri Efraim contributed to this report.

 


פרסום ראשון: 11.25.14, 14:40
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