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


Israel sees brief respite from extreme heat as temperatures drop

On Sunday, temperatures will drop to below average for the season, with a chance of rain in the north of the country.

 Israeli families enjoy the cool water of the Hidden Waterfall that flows into the Sea of Galilee, in Kfar Nahum, northern Israel, on August 17, 2023.

Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flash floods in California

One person died in Mexico amid reports of flash flooding in the peninsula, where some roads were swept away.

 Strong winds and rain are seen from a residence as Tropical Storm Hilary approaches, in Cathedral City, California, U.S. August 20, 2023 in this screen grab obtained from social media video.

Thunderstorms in June? Here's why it's raining in Israel

Israel is experiencing an unusually rainy June with both thunderstorms and heat waves occurring.

Winter in Israel.

Unseasonal thunderstorms, high temps and rain sweep Israel

High temperatures and dust and haze coming from the south are expected throughout the day.

 Rainy summer weather in Tel Aviv. June 9, 2023

Heatwaves and thunderstorms: Israel set for weekend of unusual weather

While temperatures will be unseasonably hot over the weekend, unusual rain and thunderstorms will be observed in much of the country.

 People enjoy at the beach in Herzliya, during a hot weather, on May 22, 2023.

These fungi are able to have a conversation in the forest, researchers say - study

The study also showed that the fungi have stronger communication shortly after heavy rainfall.

 FOREST IN the Gilboa mountain range

Are Israelis incapable of accepting good news? - analysis

Give the denizens of Zion some good news and in most cases they won’t believe you, they’ll try to figure out where the catch is – because there must be a catch.

 People take cover from the rain as they walk  in the city center of Jerusalem on December 26, 2022.

Will Israel's April showers really bring May flowers?

Saturday night saw Mount Hermon covered with several centimeters of snow with the temperature dropping below zero celcius.

 View of the snow in Mount Hermon, in northern Israel, on March 29, 2022.

US could be significantly wetter by century’s end, new data suggests

New climate data predicts increase in highly intense days of rain, snow with up to 30% more moisture on those days

A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

Rain and thunderstorms set to rage on across Israel until weekend

On Friday, there will be a significant increase in temperatures, but they will still be slightly lower than normal for the season.

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