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Heavy Rains Hit Israel; 70,000 Ignore Flood Warnings

1/18/2026

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  • A significant weather shift will bring heavy rain to Israel, starting Saturday night and spreading south by Sunday morning, with totals up to 80 millimeters.
  • The Israel Meteorological Service warns of potential flash floods, especially in the Sorek and Lachish streams.
  • Rain will be heaviest in the Sharon region, including Tel Aviv.
  • Despite warnings, about 70,000 Israelis visited national parks on Saturday, including Banias and Caesarea.