RELATED:China: Future center for Israeli renewable, water tech?Erdan, PA agree: Increase water cooperationSnow fell in Ein Zivan and also around Mount Hermon, where snow has been falling for the past few days.Heavy rain, along with thunder and lighting, was expected throughout the country on Friday.Temperatures were expected to be below average for the time of the year.Despite the increased rain fall, the Water Authority warned on Thursday that there is still a water crisis.Lake Kinneret’s water level rose by 1.50 centimeters following Wednesday’s rain, measuring in at 213.55 meters below sea level on Thursday morning.The water level is 55 centimeters under the -213- meter red line, and a full 4.75 meters away from full capacity. Only 1 centimeter of the rise between Wednesday and Thursday can be attributed to rain. The other half-centimeter is the result of a temporary halt in National Water Carrier pumping from the lake, as the system was closed for routine maintenance, Water Authority spokesman Uri Schor said.Sharon Udasin contributed to this report
Heavy snow storms hit northern Golan Heights
Police close major roads, advise public not to travel to area; heavy rain, storms expected throughout the country.
RELATED:China: Future center for Israeli renewable, water tech?Erdan, PA agree: Increase water cooperationSnow fell in Ein Zivan and also around Mount Hermon, where snow has been falling for the past few days.Heavy rain, along with thunder and lighting, was expected throughout the country on Friday.Temperatures were expected to be below average for the time of the year.Despite the increased rain fall, the Water Authority warned on Thursday that there is still a water crisis.Lake Kinneret’s water level rose by 1.50 centimeters following Wednesday’s rain, measuring in at 213.55 meters below sea level on Thursday morning.The water level is 55 centimeters under the -213- meter red line, and a full 4.75 meters away from full capacity. Only 1 centimeter of the rise between Wednesday and Thursday can be attributed to rain. The other half-centimeter is the result of a temporary halt in National Water Carrier pumping from the lake, as the system was closed for routine maintenance, Water Authority spokesman Uri Schor said.Sharon Udasin contributed to this report