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

The Jerusalem Post · JERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV · 2026-10-10 13:15 UTC

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

The first Eilat rains of the year were recorded on Saturday, with authorities warning the city about possible flooding due to the storm.

Citizens from Eilat reported that the rains became stronger during the afternoon, with power outages in some of the residents' homes. A high-voltage pole was reportedly seen in the city, with no injuries reported.

The authorities explained that, while the current rains were mainly light, with between 0.6 mm and 2.5 mm of rain recorded, there could be heavier storms throughout the day in southern Israel.

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