Police close all roads in and out of Eilat as flooding intensifies

6 December 2025, 2:39 pm

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Israel Police says it has shut the northern exit from Eilat via Route 90 due to flooding, effectively sealing off all road access to and from the southern resort city as heavy rains continue to batter the region.

The police say flooding along multiple sections of Route 90, which passes through southern Israel’s Arava region, has forced the full closure of the city’s northern exit. Earlier in the day, Routes 12 and 40 — the main roads connecting Eilat to the rest of the country — were also closed amid flash-flood warnings.

With all three highways now blocked, authorities urge drivers to exercise patience and follow police instructions, adding that updates will continue to be issued through media channels.