Flood

Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByYUVAL BAGNO, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A rainbow is seen over the Hula Nature Reserve in northern Israel following a winter rain, January 13, 2026.

Firefighters in New South Wales rescue Australians from the flooding across New South Wales on January 17, 2026.

Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued

In state capital Sydney, Australia's largest city, residents and holidaymakers were evacuated late on Saturday after dangerous flooding hit the low-lying suburb of Narrabeen, authorities said.

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByREUTERS

Heavy flooding inundates a road in the village of Abu Gosh, outside Jerusalem, as vehicles and heavy machinery make their way through floodwaters following winter rains.

One Israeli killed, another missing as winter storm sweeps Israel

A woman in her 50s from east Jerusalem was killed after a heavy object struck her as floodwaters rose in her home, and emergency services are searching for a boy near Modi'in Illit.

JANUARY 13, 2026|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS, YANIR YAGNA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

FILE PHOTO: Workers load supplies onto a truck for earthquake victims in Nurgal district, Kunar province in Afghanistan September 6, 2025.

Afghanistan floods leave 17 dead, thousands affected - AP

The National Disaster Management Authority said the severe weather has disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern, and western regions.

JANUARY 2, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF rescue pilots describe harrowing conditions in flood rescue ops

The pilots conducting the rescue missions dealt with long flights in the dark with lightning, rains, winds and torrential streams.

APRIL 12, 2023ByWALLA!/AMIR BOHBOT

An IAF Yasur helicopter, often used in search-and-rescue missions

Spring showers: Storms continue for second day amid fear of floods down south

Find out what the weather forecast looks like in Israel over the coming days.

MARCH 15, 2023ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV

A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

WATCH: Baby Kangaroo rescued from croc-infested floodwater in Australia

The baby kangaroo was rescued from crocodile-infested flood water in Queensland Australia

MARCH 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

A joey looks out from its the pouch of its mother, Chuck the kangaroo, in her enclosure at a zoo in the western Siberian city of Barnaul March 29, 2014. The zoo bought Chuck in 2013, believing it to be male until staff observed the cub in its pouch this month, local media reported.

Water: The nectar of life. but too much, too little is deadly - opinion

Water is a powerful constituent of our environment that is more difficult to control than fire. It is vital to life but deadly in an overabundance.

MARCH 11, 2023ByWALTER BINGHAM

A statue of the Ancient Mariner in Somerset, England

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

JANUARY 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Pakistan vows transparency as world pledges billions for flood recovery

Widespread corruption among Pakistani officials, experts say, has led international donors to be cautious when it comes to the disbursement of aid to rebuild the stricken country

JANUARY 18, 2023ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE

Weather in Israel: Possible thunderstorms, northern floods, Hermon snow

Winter weather will hit Israel over the weekend, with rains in the North and center as well as possible thunderstorms, flooding in the North and snow in the Hermon.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByWALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF