Winter weekend in Israel: Rains and flood warnings

The winter storm is expected to peak on Saturday, bringing a drop in temperatures and a risk of flooding in coastal cities and southern wadis.

A significant rain system is expected to hit Israel over the upcoming weekend, as reported by Arutz 7 and JDN. The rains, accompanied by lower-than-average seasonal temperatures, are expected to peak on Saturday with high rainfall totals within a short period. Concurrently, emergency authorities have warned of flood risks in coastal cities and flash floods in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea wadis. The Israel Police advise the public to avoid hiking in these areas. According to Haaretz, traffic disruptions in the Gush Dan region are expected to continue throughout the weekend due to ongoing infrastructure work.