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Preparing for the storm: Safety tips for rain, storms, and strong winds

Expect rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with potential coastal and inland floods. The Israel Police issued winter weather safety instructions.

By YOAV ETIEL/WALLA!
19/11/2023

WATCH: Sea lion uses NYC flooding to make grand escape

The sea lion was only out for a brief period of time and never left the sight of Central Park Zoo personnel.

Flash floods put a dangerous damper on the first night of Sukkot in NYC

Observant Jews have varying customs when it comes to dealing with rain on the holiday - many avoiding their sukkah entirely.

By BEN SALES/JTA
30/09/2023

Tunisia hints Israel behind devastating Storm Daniel due to 'Zionist name'

"Zionism's growing influence has penetrated:" Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared to blame Zionism for floods that devastated Libya's Derna.

Libya floods: Derna struggles with corpses in huge death toll, 38,640 displaced

Some residents were frustrated that the country's fractured authorities were not acting faster to help.

By REUTERS
15/09/2023

'This is betrayal': Moroccans angry over government response to earthquake

Many people in surrounding villages say they are surviving off donations from local charities and have received little or no help from the central state authorities.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, 10,000 feared missing

More than 1,000 bodies have already been recovered in Derna alone and officials expected the death toll would be much higher.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

Floods kill seven in Turkey's northwest

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said search and rescue operations were continuing and pledged financial support to families in flood-affected areas.

By REUTERS
06/09/2023

Cyclone rains in Brazil's south kill 22, leave cities completely flooded

Video obtained by Reuters showed houses in Mucum submerged by rising water, while streets and rivers were also flooded.

By REUTERS
06/09/2023

'Dedicated grandparents': Jewish couple dies in Liverpool flood

Philip and Elaine Marco got stuck under a bridge in Liverpool after it got flooded, an issue that is common in this area.

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