Storm
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
Portugal floods take out major highway, force evacuation of 3,000 residents
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as it nears northwest Australia
Hundreds feared missing or dead trying to cross Mediterranean Sea, says UN migration agency
Up to 100 km/h winds: Emergency responder gives safety tips for this weekend's stormy weather
Former Deputy Fire Commissioner Aharon Godiner warns Israelis to take the appropriate precautions when faced with extreme weather conditions.
Firefighters respond to flooding at special-needs school in Jerusalem amid severe weather
Storm conditions led to the evacuation of a Jerusalem special education school as firefighters assisted disabled students and responded to multiple flood incidents across the city.
Rain, snow hit Israel as powerful winter system sparks flood warnings, road rescues
Israel braces for worsening conditions after a weekend of downpours, strong winds and rare stream surges in the South.
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings
JetBlue Airways has canceled 225 flights, the most among the carriers, closely followed by Delta Air Lines canceling 177 flights and 153 by Republic Airways.
Your Investments: The learning power of Hanukkah, using gelt as educational tool for kids
Never spend your money before you have earned it. – Thomas Jefferson
Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
"It feels like taking a first breath after years of suffocation. We sowed with hope and faith in the Creator, and now, the rain has come, and everything is starting to bloom," said farmer Hadar Ezra.
Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam
The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam.
Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel
14 Israelis rescued from vehicles across Yavne • Two students injured as tree collapses in Rishon Lezion • Netanya man found dead with severe hypothermia • 19-year-old from Bnei Brak still missing
IDF declares curfew, all army activities reduced to essentials only ahead of Storm Byron
The new orders reduced all military activities to essential-only status, prohibiting troops from leaving the base to go home for the weekend and any naval exercises during the storm.
Baggage breakdown at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport disrupts check-in, slows flights
Israel Airports Authority says the disruption is not linked to Storm Byron; travelers asked to be patient as technicians work to restore service on Wednesday.
