The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rainfall-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png rainfall in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rainfall-in-israel/ 32 32 Desalination plant in central region goes into full operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/desalination-plant-in-central-region-goes-into-full-operation/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:24:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740955 Soreq B in Rishon Lezion will produce 200 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually; with other plants, will meet 70-80% of the country’s potable water needs

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]]> 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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]]> Man seriously injured as balcony collapses in storm; heavy rain, high winds pummel Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-rain-and-high-winds-cause-downed-trees-floods-and-road-closures-across-israel/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:57:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722249 Tel Aviv building damaged as 70-year-old taken to hospital; lanes closed on Route 4, several southern roads shut; fallen tree crushes car in Herzliya, driver narrowly avoids injury

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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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]]> Facing drought, Israel to direct desalinated water to Sea of Galilee, in world first https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-drought-israel-to-direct-desalinated-water-to-sea-of-galilee-in-world-first/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:58:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647396 With northern lake level below minimum for pumping, authorities will release just 10% of normal quantity into national water carrier, among other moves

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]]> Record rainfall douses north, washing away 24-hour September record set in 1932 https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-rainfall-douses-north-washing-away-24-hour-september-record-set-in-1932/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:16:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649646 143 millimeters of rain recorded near Nahariya; Haifa beaches closed for swimming after downpours flood drainage systems, causing runoff to shore

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]]> Less than 40% of average seasonal rainfall fell December to February https://www.timesofisrael.com/less-than-40-of-average-seasonal-rainfall-fell-december-to-february/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:22:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3496043 With whole country defined from dry to extremely dry on drought index, Israel Meteorological Service says Golan Heights most parched since measurements began in 1968

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]]> Water Authority says Israel experiencing driest winter in a century https://www.timesofisrael.com/water-authority-says-israel-experiencing-driest-winter-in-a-century/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:13:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3473663 Just 55 percent of the annual average for this time of year has fallen so far, but authority says desalination and management ensure there will be no near-term supply shortage

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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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]]> Winter showers boost wheat crop, but water worries continue to stalk farmers https://www.timesofisrael.com/winter-showers-boost-wheat-crop-but-water-worries-continue-to-stalk-farmers/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:20:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3216347 Downpours over last two weeks are welcomed in Israel's northern Negev breadbasket, but drops will need to keep falling for next two months to avoid poor harvest, say cultivators

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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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]]> Israel’s total rainfall normal, despite dry start; cold promises late floral show https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-total-rainfall-normal-despite-dry-start-cold-promises-late-floral-show/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:49:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2996330 Ecologist recommends hitting southern deserts for a colorful display in mid-May, with rainfall there three times last year's quantity

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]]> Israel sees driest winter season in about 60 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sees-driest-winter-season-in-about-60-years-with-little-rainfall-so-far/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:31:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2930470 Authorities say Sea of Galilee water levels up just 2 cm over the December-January months, with 40%-50% less rainfall in this period than in recent years

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