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This is only the beginning: Byron storm to drench Israel’s coast with heavy rain and thunder through Friday

Flood fears rise, flights may be delayed, and municipal boats are on standby. More than 50 mm fell Tuesday in Haifa and the Carmel, with triple that expected along the coast soon. Hotspots, risks and radar ahead.

Yaron Drukman | 12.10.25

כפר סבא: הכנות לסופה "ביירון" פתיחת בורות ניקוז

Why is the coming storm called Byron?

Israel enters its fifth year naming major storms with Cyprus and Greece, though almost none earned names in the past two years; the next Hebrew names on this year’s list are Gaya, Jonathan and Maya

ynet correspondents | 12.09.25

Israel braces for flooding as Storm Byron brings heavy rain and strong winds

Forecasters say the storm will peak late Wednesday into Thursday, with up to 200 mm of rain, flash-flood risks from the coast to the Negev, possible road closures and strong winds, though officials stress Tel Aviv area will not be inundated

Ilana Curiel, Sharon Kidon | 12.09.25

Ahead of Storm Byron: rainfall records overnight with the worst still ahead

Storm will begin today and peak on Thursday with dozens of millimeters of rain in a few hours, strong winds, fears of flooding and the expectation of flooding in cities; Israel Meteorological Service: 'All of December's precipitation in 24 hours'

ynet | 12.09.25

'A year’s worth of rain in hours': Eilat reopening after southern Israel lashed by rare desert storms

Torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across the Arava and Negev, filling long-dry reservoirs and blocking every road into Eilat for 9 hours; dozens rescued from flash floods as authorities warn of further storms and lingering travel disruptions

Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash, Sivan Hilaie | 12.07.25

Torrential rains cut off Eilat as flash floods sweep the south

Heavy storms unleash flash floods across the southern Negev and Arava, cutting off all roads to Eilat, flooding city streets and triggering rescue operations, as rare rainfall totals hit record levels and authorities warn public to avoid desert riverbeds

Ilana Curiel, Gilad Carmeli | 12.06.25

More than 1,200 dead and 800 missing in massive South Asia floods

Rescue crews race to locate survivors in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand after monsoon rains and a rare cyclone submerged villages and displaced more than a million people

News Agencies | 12.02.25

Weather: Sharp temperature drop, scattered showers after record heat, flood warnings issued

After several days of record-breaking heat, Israel sees a turnaround Tuesday with local downpours and isolated thunderstorms. Flood warnings are in effect for the coast and Judean Desert streams. Rain fades later; cooler air settles in

11.25.25

After a winter weekend: Another change in the weather | Full forecast

Light local rain is still expected today in central Israel and the northern Negev, tomorrow temperatures will return to normal for the season - and on Tuesday it will be hotter than usual and drier; 'No further rain systems are on the horizon' the Meteorological Service says

Ilana Curiel | 11.16.25

גשמים והצפות באזורים עם אוהלי עזתים ברצועה

Flooded tents in Gaza: Hamas accuses Israel of blocking aid amid heavy rain

Images of Gaza children in knee-deep water and collapsed tents went viral amid heavy rains, as Hamas accuses Israel of deliberately blocking aid and launches a global campaign highlighting the harsh conditions

Einav Halabi | 11.15.25

היערכות לקראת מזג אוויר סוער וחשש לשטפונות בסוף השבוע

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flood risk as Israel braces for stormy weekend

Temperatures to drop below seasonal average as showers spread from north to Negev; emergency services on high alert for flooding, with rescue teams, fire crews and water units deployed nationwide

ynet | 11.13.25

שיטפון שסחף בתים בכפר דהראלי ב הימלאיה ב הודו במדינת המחוז אוטראקהאנד

Flash flood in Himalayas wipes out homes and hotels in India; 50 missing | Watch

A powerful cloudburst in northern India triggered a massive flood that swept away homes and hotels in Dharali village, killing at least four and leaving 50 missing. Rescuers work 'like in a war zone,' officials say

News Agencies | 08.05.25

Severe damage to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, which will remain closed following flash flood

35 mm of rain in a short time caused severe damage at Ein Gedi — bridges, steps and trails were destroyed, the ancient synagogue was flooded, and rare vegetation was harmed; The reserve will remain closed until restoration is complete

Ilana Curiel | 05.08.25

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

Ilana Curiel | 05.04.25

נזקי השיטפונות בעיר דרנה, שנגרמו בגלל הסופה "דניאל" בספטמבר 2023

The failures behind the deadliest 21st Century flood — and what Israel can learn

A new study reveals that the disaster in Derna, Libya, was not caused solely by natural forces, but by a serious planning failure that ignored the true risk assessment, as researchers warn: lessons from the event are crucial for the design of defense systems in Israel

Yogev Israeli | 03.28.25

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