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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 346

Israel Meteorological Service

A view of a crane that collapsed in the sea near Ashkelon, March 14, 2023, killing Israel Electric Corporation employee Nir Dekel, 54. (Flash90)
August 8, 2024, 7:15 pm
NGO calls for legislation to protect outdoor laborers from effects of climate change
The Workers’ Hotline fears rising temperatures, extreme weather events, will compound risks already faced in farming, sanitation, building, gardening, infrastructure work
By Sue Surkes
An ambulance at Bat Yam beach on July 27, 2024 after two men drowned in heavy seas. (Magen David Adom)
July 27, 2024, 1:39 pm
Three men drown in Mediterranean as warning issued over dangerous seas
Israel Meteorological Service says serious danger of drowning and being dragged from shallow to deep waters because of strong currents
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israelis enjoy the beach in Bat Yam, June 29, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/FLASH90)
July 16, 2024, 5:51 pm
A scorching 2100: Israeli forecasters predict blistering heat in decades to come
Israel Meteorological Service suggests that by the end of the century, peak Tel Aviv temperatures could top 49.4°C (121°F), with overall rainfall slated to drop
By ToI Staff
People enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv during a heatwave, on April 24, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
April 25, 2024, 6:05 pm
Tel Aviv temperatures shatter 85-year April record as heatwave scorches country
City records high of 40.7°C, surpassing previous peak of 40.4°C in 1939; three people treated for heat-related injuries; temperatures predicted to drop Friday
By ToI Staff
People take cover from the rain in Jerusalem, January 28, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 4, 2024, 5:56 pm
Israel sees 14 straight days of rainfall for first time in over 30 years
Sea of Galilee water level rises 26 centimeters, according to Israel Meteorological Service, with more expected
By Sue Surkes and ToI Staff
A snail hides in his shell as it hangs to a dry stalk while the sun rises over a field in Hadera, July 13, 2023. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
July 15, 2023, 5:59 pm
Israelis flock to national parks amid scorching heat
Temperatures reach over 104 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the country, with heatwave expected to continue for days
By ToI Staff and AFP
The sun sets over the forest near Jerusalem on September 2, 2021. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
July 12, 2023, 12:42 pm
Scorching heatwave to settle over Israel, with Jordan Valley temperatures to hit 46°C
Peak to come Thursday, with 33°C in Tel Aviv, 37°C in Jerusalem; electricity management company presents plan to avoid repeat of June blackouts
By Michael Horovitz
Cars burned in a large brush fire at Har Turan in the Galilee region, May 27, 2023 (Fire and Rescue Services)
June 1, 2023, 8:04 pm
Nationwide fire-starting ban ordered for Friday as temperatures spike
Fire service braces for potential conflagrations after some 170 blazes broke out during last weekend’s heatwave
By ToI Staff
Flowers bloom along the Cedar Trail in the Jerusalem Forest. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
April 16, 2023, 5:49 pm
Israel’s total rainfall normal, despite dry start; cold promises late floral show
Ecologist recommends hitting southern deserts for a colorful display in mid-May, with rainfall there three times last year’s quantity
By Sue Surkes
Enjoying the last hours of a vey hot day at Poleg beach in Netanya on July 28, 2022. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
March 26, 2023, 5:05 pm
Defense Ministry preparing for extreme hot weather as climate change sets in
Emergency authority, weather bureau write up scenario envisioning heat waves hitting up to 49° Celsius
By ToI Staff
A person lies on a railing at a Tel Aviv promenade in the northern part of the city, January 11, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
January 20, 2023, 4:31 am
Israel sees driest winter season in about 60 years
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
By ToI Staff
The sun over forests near Jerusalem on September 2, 2021. (Nati Shohat/ Flash90)
July 27, 2022, 8:55 am
Health Ministry issues high temperature warning as heatwave intensifies
Officials recommend avoiding exposure to the sun, say the elderly and those with chronic health problems should take particular care; temperatures to peak on Thursday
By ToI Staff
Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv on a hot day, July 9, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 26, 2022, 11:06 am
Israelis gear up for extreme temperatures as heatwave hits
Temperatures will continue to rise Wednesday and reach their peak on Thursday accompanied by severe humidity, posing a health risk to some
By ToI Staff
Visitors to the beach in Ashkelon, on July 20, 2022 (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
July 24, 2022, 12:43 pm
‘Serious to extreme’: Israel to be hit by heatwave with high humidity in coming days
Israel Meteorological Service warns of ‘serious to extreme heatwaves in most parts of the country’ as the week goes on
By ToI Staff
Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv, September 22, 2021 (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
July 20, 2022, 8:20 pm
As Europe swelters, Israeli heat to ease slightly in coming days — but future bleak
While this year’s summer not out of ordinary, experts warn Israel to witness more intense summers and drop in average rainfall by middle of century, as global temperatures rise
By Michael Horovitz
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