According to the Meteorological Service's forecast, today (Wednesday) there is a risk of flooding in the rivers of the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert.
As part of a situation assessment conducted by the Southern District of the Israel Police, and in accordance with the weather forecast, it appears that today, from noon to evening, rain is expected in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.
It is strictly forbidden to enter flowing riverbeds on foot or by vehicle until the water level has completely dropped. This is a danger to life!
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It is forbidden to approach the edge of a stream during a flood for fear of the bank collapsing.
Heavy rain is expected in the coming hours, which could cause flooding in the rivers of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea and disruption to traffic routes in the area.
Accordingly, blockages are expected on Highway 90 - on the section of the road between Ein Gedi and the Neve Zohar intersection.
For questions about hiking routes and sites, it is recommended to contact the RTG information center at *3639 before setting off on a trip.
For weather updates, visit the Meteorological Service website and news broadcasts.
The Southern District Police, with all its units, is preparing for the rains and floods expected in the coming hours in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea area.
Southern District police officers, together with traffic police officers, will be deployed on the relevant routes and will work to maintain public peace, the safety of road users, and direct traffic according to weather developments.
