Meteorologists warn wildfires, in week begining with risk of floods

Dry weather conditions are expected in the later part of the week and into the weekend; Sunday and Monday forecast calls for rain in most regions, with a flood warning in the east

The Israel Meteorological Service on Sunday warned of extreme dry weather conditions and the risk of wildfires, later in the week. 
The warnings come after fires spread in the Jerusalem hills last Wednesday, prompting evacuations of thousands from their homes and the closure of main highways, including Highway One, connecting Jerusalem to the coast. 
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Wildfires in the Jerusalem hills last week 
(Photo: Mahmoud Illean / AP)
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Arava Desert under flood warnings 
(Photo0: Hila Elbaz)
Meteorologists warned of the risk of wildfires after a shortage of rainfall over the winter.
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The forecast for Sunday and Monday, however, was for rain in most areas of the country, even posing a risk of flooding in the east. Temperatures are expected to be below the seasonal average. 
On Tuesday, temperatures are expected to begin to rise and the dry conditions will increase, lasting through Saturday. 
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