Dramatic footage shows dozens of cars completely submerged in a parking lot in the central Israeli city of Yavne after torrential rain from Storm Byron caused sudden and severe flash flooding this afternoon.
Firefighters and paramedics from the Central District are currently operating at multiple locations across the city and surrounding lowland areas, rescuing people trapped inside vehicles that were overtaken by the rapidly rising water.
So far, 14 people have been rescued from flooded cars. Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency teams, including a specialized Unimog all-terrain rescue vehicle, are on scene assisting with the evacuations and standing by to provide medical treatment if needed.The heaviest flooding struck Yavne around midday, turning streets and parking areas into lakes within minutes.
