August surprise: Thunderstorms, heavy rain set to hit Israel...

Nature and environment | Aug 26, 2026, 10:52 AM

After weeks of intense summer heat, an unusual weather system is forecast to bring thunderstorms and heavy rain to Israel.

Parts of the country could see double-digit rainfall amounts with the possibility of breaking August records.

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