Concerning
After the Storm: Kinneret's Water Level is Worrying
Sea of Galilee water level rises slightly but remains in the danger zone, 0.285m below the lower red line. Water Authority data shows a long way to go to reach the upper red line.
Israel's Water Authority released updated measurements Sunday morning showing a modest rise in the Sea of Galilee's (Kinneret) water level following recent storms, but the lake remains in troubling territory, still below the lower red line and far from full capacity.
The current level stands at -213.285 meters below sea level, up just 0.5 centimeters from Saturday's reading. While this marks a positive tick amid a dry spell, the Kinneret is 0.285 meters shy of the lower red line at -213 meters, signaling ongoing concerns for water scarcity.
To reach maximum fill, the upper red line, another 4.485 meters is needed. Authorities are closely watching inflows from northern streams, pinning hopes on upcoming winter systems to deliver heavier rains and pull the vital reservoir out of the danger zone.
This comes as Israel grapples with erratic weather patterns, underscoring the urgency for sustained precipitation to bolster the nation's primary freshwater source.