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People sit on top of a car awaiting rescue services in the Shiloh River, January 2, 2026. (X Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 2, 2026, 6:05 pm
Four people and horse safe after getting caught in floods, rescuers say
Two adults and a child wait on roof of semi-submerged car as responders pull up in rubber dinghy; horse manages to get out as injured man clings to branches until aid crews arrive
By ToI Staff
A winter day in Acre, December 27, 2025. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
December 28, 2025, 4:03 am
Israel braces for floods as downpour forecast for Monday
Some 60-80 millimeters of rain expected within a few hours in central areas; after rainy weekend, Sunday set to see less precipitation and winds, which will pick up the next day
By ToI Staff
This picture, taken from video, shows a person walking along the coastline of the famed coastline of Iran's Hormuz Island's after the rain transformed it into a striking natural scene, December 16, 2025. (AP Photo)
December 19, 2025, 8:38 am
Rain colors the coast of Iran’s Hormuz Island crimson
Beach’s famous red sand, created by high levels of iron oxide, washes into the Persian Gulf following rare rainfall
By AP
An Iranian woman walks across a crosswalk as the first winter rains soak the Iranian capital following one of the driest years in Tehran, December 2025. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
December 10, 2025, 10:46 am
First autumn rain falls in Iran’s capital, but drought-ravaged nation needs far more
Brief shower offers relief in Tehran as reservoirs run low, but meteorologists say country remains in its worst drought in decades
By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell
Lightning illuminates the sky near Rehovot, December 30, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
December 31, 2024, 1:34 pm
Police shut flooded roads as winter storm blows into central and southern Israel
Traffic blocked on Route 90 near Dead Sea, some highway lanes closed near Tel Aviv amid surging flash floods; major storm system forecast to taper off later Tuesday
By Joshua Davidovich
A woman is rescued from her flooded vehicle in Hadera amid heavy winter rains, December 28, 2024. (Fire and Rescue Service)
December 28, 2024, 2:04 pm
Rescue services urge caution as heavy rainfall causes floods in northern Israel
Woman freed from deluged car in Hadera, apparently homeless man found unconscious in Tel Aviv thought to have suffered hypothermia; Hermon sees first major snow of season
By ToI Staff
Vehicles sit abandoned in floodwater covering a major road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. (Jon Gambrell/AP)
April 17, 2024, 11:18 am
At least one dead as heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, forced to cut back flights as city sees 142 millimeters (5.59 inches) of rainfall in 24 hours
By Agencies
People row in an inflatable dinghy through flooded streets in central Israel, February 17, 2024 (Video screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 17, 2024, 11:40 pm
Stormy weekend leads to floods in central cities, with more precipitation expected
80-year-old goes missing in heavy rains, 2 children found wandering streets in separate cities
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Haredi Jews visit Israeli soldiers to show their support as they deploy at a position near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 11, 2023. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
February 9, 2024, 2:12 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 9: Day 126 – As IDF aims to extend draft time, will Haredim join?
Environmental correspondent Sue Surkes looks at Haredi draft and current rainfall, as Arab affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani discusses Gazans and Iranian art
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 rainy day on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem, April 13, 2023. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
September 13, 2023, 9:15 am
Israel hit by tail end of Storm Daniel after it killed at least 2,000 in Libya
Warnings of potential flash flooding in desert areas as ‘medicane’ weather system brings heavy rain across the country
By ToI Staff and Agencies
An illustrative photo of Route 12, which crosses through the Eilat Mountains in southern Israel, February 15, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
April 12, 2023, 8:20 pm
Key roads to southern Israel and Eilat reopen after rain and flooding
Route 90 once again safe enough for travel; many visitors to the south became stuck as numerous roads were closed down
By ToI Staff
A flooded road in the south on April 12, 2023 (Israel Police)
April 12, 2023, 3:15 pm
Flash floods: Eilat exit closed, dad of pair killed says other son meant to join them
Father of Ma’ayan and Sahar Assor says daughter managed to send location before connection was lost; drivers, hikers told to stay away from riverbeds
By ToI Staff
File: Cars driving through a flooded road following heavy rain on route 234 between Tze'elim and Urim in southern Israel, January 19, 2020 (Flash90)
April 12, 2023, 5:03 am
Risk of flash floods remains in south as rain continues to fall
Cold, wet spell expected to continue until Thursday, and weather will start to warm by Friday
By ToI Staff
A man walks in a field covered with lavender-colored blooms in the town of Rafha, near Saudi Arabia's border with Iraq, on February 13, 2023. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP)
February 17, 2023, 6:40 pm
Winter rains in Saudi Arabia cause floral bloom, turning desert purple
Sightseers from across Arabian Peninsula flock to see flowers carpeting drab landscape: ‘As if you are in paradise’
By Rania Sanjar
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