Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, December 19, 2021
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Israel bracing for arrival of major winter storm ‘Carmel’
Israel is preparing for the arrival of a major winter storm that has been dubbed “Carmel,” and that is expected to bring major rainfall and strong winds and cause serious disruptions throughout the country starting tomorrow.
Emergency services are readying themselves for various rescue tasks, while local authorities have been preparing backup generators and clipping vegetation near powerlines to prevent cuts.
Police and fire services are warning the public to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm, which is expected to last until Wednesday, as well as underground parking and other areas that could experience flooding, amid expectations of up to 150mm of rain in some locations.
