Heavy rains and strong winds swept through southern Israel on Sunday, causing flooding in several areas.
Heavy rains and strong winds swept through southern Israel on Sunday, causing flooding in several areas.
Police closed multiple main roads, including key entrances to the southern city of Eilat, as conditions worsened by the afternoon, reports The Times of Israel.

Kibbutz Samar had received 34 millimetres (1.3 inches) of rain, while Kibbutz Yotvata recorded 17 millimetres (0.7 inches) by 4:30pm, Meteorological Service said.

Police urged the public not to enter areas that were flooded.

They said that approaching or crossing flooded roads, streams, or cisterns is strictly forbidden, stressing that doing so is "life-threatening."

The police have advised the public to avoid any non-essential travel to areas at risk of flooding.

They also urged travellers and hikers to check reliable sources for the latest updates before setting out.