Watch: rescue teams pull drivers from flooded cars as storm batters Israel Heavy rain from northern Israel to Ashkelon triggered widespread flooding, car rescues and power outages. Hail fell in several cities and a double rainbow appeared in the center as temperatures dropped sharply and more flooding is expected *** Winter finally arrived in force across Israel, bringing significant rain, flooding and even a double rainbow captured over central districts. The storm system that began affecting p

A severe sandstorm hit southern Israel on Wednesday, reducing visibility to nearly zero as strong winds swept through the Negev Desert and Beersheba. Meteorologists had warned of extreme weather, with temperatures rising to 100°F. As a result, Israel canceled its live Independence Day ceremony and aired a pre-recorded version instead. The storm highlighted the growing challenges of extreme weather in the region. [Sandstorm, Israel, Climate Change, ET Now] | ET NOW