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Sudden Storms in Israel: Dozens Rescued after Intense Flooding | WATCH

Firefighters race against raging torrents in a dramatic showdown with nature, pulling dozens from submerged vehicles and homes across the storm-battered nation. In the heart of Samaria's chaos, a tiny baby girl is heroically extracted from meter-high waters.

Sudden Storms in Israel: Dozens Rescued after Intense Flooding | WATCH

Stormy weather affected Israel this morning, Tuesday, leading to several rescue operations, from streams in the south to flooding in settlements. Fire and rescue teams are operating continuously to assist dozens of people from vehicles and homes impacted by the water.

Despite these incidents, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

In the south, the events are concentrated on roads and streams experiencing significant flooding.

  1. At Nahal Yitir, fire crews conducted operations to rescue a pickup truck carried by the stream.
  2. On Route 358, a person was rescued after their vehicle became stuck in a strong water current, preventing further travel.
  3. In Be'er Sheva's Ramot neighborhood, firefighters assisted two vehicles that became submerged in floods.

From Israel's Fire and Rescue national headquarters, teams have managed dozens of incidents since last night, addressing floods and streams nationwide.

Photo: Southern Fire Department's Spokesperson

According to fire and rescue data, flooding in some apartments in Elkana, Samaria reached one meter, causing concern for residents.

Frefighters rescued about ten people from their homes, unharmed, including a baby girl.

Rescue in Tamra, 25 November 2025
Rescue in Tamra, 25 November 2025

Notable incidents include:

  • Hura: 4 people rescued from a vehicle.
  • Nahal Yitir: 1 person rescued from a vehicle.
  • Tamra: 2 people in light condition rescued from a vehicle.
  • Beit Shemesh: 3 people rescued from a building.
  • Kiryat Motzkin: 1 person rescued from a building.
  • Omer: 1 person rescued from a vehicle.
  • Sha'ar Shomron: 1 person rescued from a building.Nahal Alexander: 1 person rescued from a vehicle.
  • Ariel: 1 person rescued from a vehicle, and 2 from a building.
  • Kiryat Gat: 1 person rescued from a vehicle in Nahal Lachish.Route 40: 1 person rescued from a vehicle due to road flooding.
  • Elkana: 10 citizens rescued from homes, including a mother and her baby, unharmed.

The Binyamin Regional Council reports that the Gush Talmonim area received heavy rainfall not seen in years. The Neve Tzuf station recorded 124 millimeters in four hours, breaking a national record after nearly 60 years.

This led to widespread flooding and road closures. Council teams have been working since early morning with relevant authorities to reopen roads.

Video: i24 News

Current status:

Route 463, from the Post Office Junction to Na'ale, is closed due to a collapsed wall. Teams from the council and Neti are on site, but clearance will take several hours.

Route 450, Neve Tzuf to Nahaliel, is now open after efforts, allowing exit from Gush Talmonim.

Kerem Road, from Kerem Re'im to the Post Office, is open. Drivers should proceed with caution based on conditions and avoid risks.

Incident in Samaria: Water levels up to one meter, including the rescue of a baby girl.

Hail in Jerusalem
Hail in Jerusalem

Fire teams advise the public to exercise caution, avoid flooded areas and streams, and adhere to safety instructions.

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