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A dust storm as seen from the Tel Aviv suburb of Givatayim, April 2, 2026. (Michael Horovitz/The Times of Israel)
April 2, 2026, 4:42 pm
Dust storm turns Israel’s skies gray on Passover, drives up pollution
Environmental Protection Ministry warns sensitive populations to reduce physical activity
By Michael Horovitz and Reuters
The beach in Tel Aviv during a dust storm, February 14, 2026. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
February 16, 2026, 5:53 pm
Climate change likely to bring more dust storms, earlier in the year, expert says
Assaf Hochman of Hebrew University’s Earth Sciences Institute warns increase in dust clouds will affect Israeli agriculture, public health
By Sue Surkes
Tel Aviv under heavy haze, February 14, 2026. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
February 14, 2026, 12:46 pm
Severe dust storm pushes Jerusalem, Tel Aviv to top of global pollution index
Health Ministry urges people with heart or lung conditions, the elderly, children, or pregnant women to avoid going outside as high winds sweep Sahara sand into country
By ToI Staff
Hazy weather over Jerusalem amid high levels of air pollution, April 18, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90)
April 18, 2024, 2:21 pm
Health, environment ministries issue warning over high levels of air pollution
Poor air quality a result of dust blowing in from North Africa; ministries advise at-risk populations and general public to minimize outdoor exposure until the air clears
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Archaeologist Aqeel Mansarawi searches for the remains of an ancient structure at the Umm al-Aqarib archaeological site, frequently buried by sandstorms due to desertification, in the district of al-Rifai in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province, March 31, 2023. (Asaad NIAZI/AFP)
April 16, 2023, 2:41 pm
Sandstorms driven by climate change slowly burying Iraq’s ancient treasures
Phenomenon reversing years of archaeological work to uncover Sumerian ruins of Umm al-Aqarib, home to terracotta facades and other priceless relics
By Asaad Niazi and Guillaume Decamme
A dusty haze settles in over the city of Beersheba in southern Israel, February 4, 2022. (Emanuel Fabian/The Times of Israel)
February 4, 2022, 1:47 pm
Environment Ministry warns against outdoor exercise as dusty haze engulfs Israel
Authorities report poor air quality in most areas of the country as strong winds blow dust in from Egypt’s Sinai
By ToI Staff
A man inspects the damage after a fire in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, northern Israel, on November 14, 2021 (David Cohen/Flash90)
November 14, 2021, 7:56 am
Wildfire near northern town brought under control after 100 homes evacuated
Businesses, car damaged by flames in Ma’alot-Tarshiha; Saturday sees over 200 blazes across country amid dry weather
By ToI Staff
A house damaged by fire in the northern village of Gita, November 13, 2021 (Israel Fire and Rescue Services)
November 13, 2021, 9:07 pm
Investigators suspect two wildfires sparked by arson
Over 200 blazes extinguished by firefighters during day of hot, dry and dusty weather conditions; fire in northern town of Gita damages 6 homes
By ToI Staff
This aerial view shows dust blanketing Netanya on November 13, 2021 (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
November 13, 2021, 4:49 pm
Dust storms, dense haze cloud Israel’s skies as wildfires burn across country
Authorities warn against outdoor exercise, with strong winds from Jordan and Saudi Arabia bringing sand storms
By ToI Staff
A car drives along a flooded road in the northern Israeli city of Nahariya on January 8, 2020, after a river burst it banks. Some 40%, or 250 millimeters (9.8 inches), of the city's average annual rainfall fell from January 3 to 9, that year. (Meir Vaknin/Flash90)
March 12, 2020, 5:27 pm
Powerful storm set to batter Israel with 100-kph winds, massive flooding
Gusts twice as strong as average winter storm may damage power lines, traffic lights; Eilat could be cut off by flash floods, authorities warn
By ToI Staff
Snow falls in Efrat in the Gush Etzion settlement block in the West Bank on January 16, 2019. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
January 16, 2019, 10:51 pm
Snow dusts Jerusalem area as winter storm wallops Israel
Capital sees flurry for first time in years, with several roads closed as forecasts predict accumulation of 10 cm in Eztion bloc and other high elevation areas
By ToI Staff
Wind surfers ride on waves in the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv on January 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
January 16, 2019, 5:25 pm
Dust storm chokes Israel as Jerusalem braces for snow
Snow begins falling in north, is expected to move south through the evening; high levels of air pollution in south due to dust
By ToI Staff and AP
A view of Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 2, 2014, when a flash dust storm hits the Iranian capital. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
September 8, 2018, 3:57 pm
Conflicts hinder Iran efforts to counter dust storms
With civil war in Syria and Islamic State uprising in Iraq, ‘environment has lost all priority,’ Tehran official says sadly
By AFP
In this May 2, 2018, file photo, a man wraps a scarf around his nose as a dust storm envelops the city in New Delhi, India. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File)
May 3, 2018, 12:31 pm
77 killed as powerful dust storms ravage north India
Most victims were hit by falling walls, trees, electric pylons and building debris
By AFP
Yonatan Neril
December 26, 2017, 3:49 pm
Yonatan Neril
Water comes out of the faucet
Irrigation as a stop-gap measure makes us forget how we used to turn to God to bring the rain
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