Breaking
Severe rainfall has caused widespread flooding across southern Israel, with all roads to and from Eilat blocked and conditions expected to worsen overnight. The flooding extends from the Eilat area to the Dead Sea region, with the Eilat-Ramon Airport road remaining open for essential access.
Multiple highways have been closed including routes 40, 13, 12 and 25. Measurements near Eilat recorded 17mm of rainfall within three hours. Additional local rainfall is forecast for central Israel in the coming hours.
Authorities are managing the crisis as conditions are expected to intensify through the night, with residents advised to avoid affected areas and roads.
Sources: Ynet, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel
Update 16:04: All roads to and from Eilat in southern Israel have been closed due to severe flooding and rainfall, with conditions expected to worsen throughout the night. Residents may only leave to access Ramon Airport.
