Ahead of cold snap, authorities tell Israelis to keep faucet dripping to prevent frozen pipes

Sue Surkes is The Times of Israel's environment reporter

People walk in the rain during a winter day in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
People walk in the rain during a winter day in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

With cold and stormy weather expected on Saturday and Sunday, the Water Authority advises people to leave a faucet dripping overnight, to ensure pipes don’t freeze, especially in hilly areas.

It recommends storing enough bottles of water for each family member, and writing down the number of the local water supply company.

Snow is expected on the Golan Heights and hilly areas over 600 meters (1,970 feet) above sea level.

On Wednesday evening, Energy Minister Eli Cohen chaired a meeting of the heads of all the bodies involved in electricity and water supply to ensure there is no disruption.

Energy Ministry director general Yossi Dayan and other officials will hold daily situation assessments, a ministry spokesman says.

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