First rain of Autumn hits Israeli soil

Sunday is expected to have an additional drop in temperatures.

A rainbow lights up Jerusalem as the first Autumn rain hit Israeli soil. (photo credit: ZACHARY KEYSER)
A rainbow lights up Jerusalem as the first Autumn rain hit Israeli soil.
(photo credit: ZACHARY KEYSER)
The first drops of Autumn rain landed on Israeli soil on Saturday afternoon in Jerusalem and the Gush Dan area.
A slight drizzle was also felt in the Hasharon and southern lowlands areas.
The weather came as a surprise for Israelis, as forecasts predicted a clear day with a slight drop in temperatures alone.
Sunday is expected to have an additional drop in temperatures, creating a more suitable climate for the season, according to Mako.
The rain hit the ground just a few days before Sukkot, when Jews start praying for rain.