Summer surprise: Thunderstorms, flooding hit Israel...

Nature and environment | Aug 15, 2026, 6:05 PM

Unseasonable rain and thunderstorms swept parts of Israel, with 18.4 mm recorded in Maaleh Adumim.

Flooding affected Jerusalem and prompted the temporary closure of a key highway over concerns about flash floods.

PRO: see who's reacting and what you're missing. See the whole picture →