Winter storm peaks with strong winds, as Israel recovers from aftermath

Heavy showers accompanied by strong winds, hail, lightning, and thunder to continue throughout the day; Snow continues to fall on Mount Hermon, as the ski resort expects to open to the public by Friday
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The severe winter storm dropping massive rain on Israel was expected to reach its apex on Wednesday accompanied by strong winds, hail, lighting, and thunder, causing flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.
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  • Snow will continue to fall in large quantities at Mount Hermon ski resort, and the site will probably open to visitors on Friday.
    The strong winds caused electricity poles and trees to collapse causing damage to roads and cars but no serious injuries.
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    עץ קרס על מכוניות בכפר סבא
    עץ קרס על מכוניות בכפר סבא
    A pole and a tree crashed on vehicles in central Israel
    Drivers were rescued after their cars were carried away by rushing water in central Israel as flood warning were issued.
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    הכביש המחבר בין טייבה לטירה מוצף
    הכביש המחבר בין טייבה לטירה מוצף
    A vehicle stuck in a river
    In Tel Aviv, a sinkhole appeared near the construction of a new light rail, and traffic was diverted to alternate routes.
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    הבור שנפער ברחוב צפי פרופס בתל אביב
    הבור שנפער ברחוב צפי פרופס בתל אביב
    A sinkhole in Tel Aviv
    (Photo: Israel Police Spokesperson)
    One car carrying four passengers lost control and fell into the Jordan River overnight, One man remained trapped in the vehicle until emergency teams arrived but three others were able to escape.
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    זירת התאונה בנהר הירדן
    זירת התאונה בנהר הירדן
    The vehicle that slipped into the Jordan River
    (Photo: Israel Fire and Rescue Services)
    The current storm that came after an unusually dry January, is expected to pass on Thursday, and temperatures will rise. More rain and wind are forecast for early next week.
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    גגון קרס על משאית בבקה אלגרביה
    גגון קרס על משאית בבקה אלגרביה
    A roof collapses on top of a truck in northern Israel
    Temperatures forcast for Wednesday all in centagrate: Jerusalem 6-12, Tel Aviv 11-16, Haifa 10-12, Safed 6-6, Katzrin 8-10, Tiberias 11-14, Nazareth 7-11, Afula 9-14, Beit She'an 11-18, Lod 10-16, Ashdod 11-16, Ein Gedi 15-22, Be'er Sheva 9-17, Mitzpe Ramon 6-11, Eilat 12-21.
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