Rain

Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly on Saturday, mainly in the mountains and inland, with some areas reporting up to 33° during the day.

Ships by the Eilat port, Red Sea, on January 03, 2024.
A flooded road following a flash flood in Galchhi in the Dhading district, Nepal, August 26, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar

A couple stands along a river in the aftermath of the August 26 flash flood at Betrawoti Bazaar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 26, 2026.

Insurance companies working to rescue Israelis trapped in Nepal following massive flooding

People carry groceries on shopping carts as they wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, September 26, 2026.

Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets


Soaking in Seattle (and Tacoma)

If you’re planning a visit to Seattle and/or its sister city, Tacoma, it’s best to come equipped with foul-weather gear because it would be a shame to spend all your time indoors

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Upcoming extreme weather poses danger to Israelis

An early warning has been issued for flooding in the northern coastal plain and the central and southern coastal plains. 

 Snow falls in Majdal Shams, in the Golan Heights, Northern Israel on January 30, 2024

Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions, study shows

US study shows patients’ potentially altered behavior when it gets wet, cold or windy outdoors

 WINTER’S NIGHT: Snow covered streets of Jerusalem, 2021.

Cozy Up by the Fire: Ash Logs and Night Briquettes for Winter


Israel's Mount Canaan breaks 73-year rain intensity record amid storms

Rain intensity in the Mount Canaan region near Safed hit a 73-year record on Sunday. The most rain that fell in a 20-minute period was 22 mm, 28 mm in 30 minutes and 38 mm in an hour.

Ravens are seen in Kadita, northern Israel, with Mount Canaan seen in the background

Preparing for the storm: Safety tips for rain, storms, and strong winds

Expect rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with potential coastal and inland floods. The Israel Police issued winter weather safety instructions.


Rabbi suggests unexpected rain in Israel on Sukkot due to political divide, judicial reform 

Drawing parallels between historical events and today's weather? A cloudy interpretation, some might jest.

 Jerusalem on a cold rainy day in spring, April 13, 2023.

Israel may see rain as summer comes to an end - meteorological service

Temperatures are expected to slightly drop, especially inland and in the mountains, with there being a chance of rain in the North as the summer season comes to a close.

Winter in Israel.

Sinkholes gape open across central Israel amid unseasonal rain, weather

Police were at the scenes directing traffic and recommended taking alternative routes.

 Sinkhole opens up in Tel Aviv Propes Street, February 1, 2023.

One death reported at Burning Man, thousands stranded in mud and rain

Access to and from Black Rock City, the event site, was closed "for the remainder of the event," organizers said in a statement on social media.

 Dub Kitty and Ben Joos, of Idaho and Nevada, walk through the mud at Burning Man after a night of dancing with friends in Black Rock City, in the Nevada desert, after a rainstorm turned the site into mud September 2, 2023.