The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rain/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:03:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png rain | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rain/ 32 32 Four people and horse safe after getting caught in floods, rescuers say https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-people-and-horse-safe-after-getting-caught-in-floods-rescuers-say/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:05:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3725396 Two adults and a child wait on roof of semi-submerged car as responders pull up in rubber dinghy; horse manages to get out as injured man clings to branches until aid crews arrive

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]]> Israel braces for floods as downpour forecast for Monday https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-braces-for-potential-floods-as-downpour-forecast-for-monday/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3721260 Some 60-80 millimeters of rain expected within a few hours in central areas; after rainy weekend, Sunday set to see less precipitation and winds, which will pick up the next day

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]]> Rain colors the coast of Iran’s Hormuz Island crimson https://www.timesofisrael.com/rain-colors-coast-of-irans-hormuz-island-crimson-for-the-first-time-this-year/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:38:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715631 Beach's famous red sand, created by high levels of iron oxide, washes into the Persian Gulf following rare rainfall

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]]> First autumn rain falls in Iran’s capital, but drought-ravaged nation needs far more https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-autumn-rain-falls-in-irans-capital-but-drought-ravaged-nation-needs-far-more/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:46:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3708701 Brief shower offers relief in Tehran as reservoirs run low, but meteorologists say country remains in its worst drought in decades

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]]> Police shut flooded roads as winter storm blows into central and southern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-shut-flooded-roads-as-winter-storm-blows-into-central-and-southern-israel/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:34:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3450044 Traffic blocked on Route 90 near Dead Sea, some highway lanes closed near Tel Aviv amid surging flash floods; major storm system forecast to taper off later Tuesday

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]]> Rescue services urge caution as heavy rainfall causes floods in northern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/rescue-services-urge-caution-as-heavy-rainfall-causes-floods-in-northern-israel/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:04:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448463 Woman freed from deluged car in Hadera, apparently homeless man found unconscious in Tel Aviv thought to have suffered hypothermia; Hermon sees first major snow of season

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]]> At least one dead as heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-one-dead-as-heavy-rains-set-off-flash-floods-in-uae/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:18:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3270374 Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest, forced to cut back flights as city sees 142 millimeters (5.59 inches) of rainfall in 24 hours

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]]> Stormy weekend leads to floods in central cities, with more precipitation expected https://www.timesofisrael.com/stormy-weekend-leads-to-floods-in-central-cities-with-more-precipitation-expected/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:40:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3226605 80-year-old goes missing in heavy rains, 2 children found wandering streets in separate cities

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]]> Daily Briefing Feb. 9: Day 126 – As IDF aims to extend draft time, will Haredim join? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-9-day-126-as-idf-aims-to-extend-draft-time-will-haredim-join/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:12:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3220285 Environmental correspondent Sue Surkes looks at Haredi draft and current rainfall, as Arab affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani discusses Gazans and Iranian art

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]]> Israel sees 14 straight days of rainfall for first time in over 30 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sees-14-straight-days-of-rainfall-for-first-time-in-over-30-years/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:56:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3216313 Sea of Galilee water level rises 26 centimeters, according to Israel Meteorological Service, with more expected

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]]> Israel hit by tail end of Storm Daniel after it killed at least 2,000 in Libya https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hit-by-tail-end-of-storm-daniel-after-it-killed-at-least-1500-in-libya/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:15:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3095081 Warnings of potential flash flooding in desert areas as 'medicane' weather system brings heavy rain across the country

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]]> Key roads to southern Israel and Eilat reopen after rain and flooding https://www.timesofisrael.com/key-roads-to-southern-israel-and-eilat-reopen-after-rain-and-flooding/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:20:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2994473&preview=true&preview_id=2994473 Route 90 once again safe enough for travel; many visitors to the south became stuck as numerous roads were closed down

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]]> Flash floods: Eilat exit closed, dad of pair killed says other son meant to join them https://www.timesofisrael.com/flash-floods-eilat-exit-closed-dad-of-pair-killed-says-other-son-meant-to-join-them/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:15:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2994366&preview=true&preview_id=2994366 Father of Ma'ayan and Sahar Assor says daughter managed to send location before connection was lost; drivers, hikers told to stay away from riverbeds

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]]> Risk of flash floods remains in south as rain continues to fall https://www.timesofisrael.com/risk-of-flash-floods-remains-in-south-as-rain-continues-to-fall/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:03:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2994262&preview=true&preview_id=2994262 Cold, wet spell expected to continue until Thursday, and weather will start to warm by Friday

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]]> Winter rains in Saudi Arabia cause floral bloom, turning desert purple https://www.timesofisrael.com/winter-rains-in-saudi-arabia-cause-floral-bloom-turning-desert-purple/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:40:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2953971 Sightseers from across Arabian Peninsula flock to see flowers carpeting drab landscape: 'As if you are in paradise'

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