Intense Cloudburst in Netanya: 40mm of Rain in One Hour Causes Flash Flooding along Coastal Highway and Rapid Municipal Response
A severe cloudburst inundated northern Sharon and Netanya, delivering roughly 40mm of precipitation in 60 minutes. Municipal drainage crews cleared blocked catch basins at Poleg Interchange.
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An intense meteorological event swept across the Sharon region and Netanya, delivering an extraordinary 40 millimeters of torrential rainfall within an hour. The rapid volume of surface runoff generated localized flash ponding on sections of Highway 2 (Coastal Highway) near the Poleg Interchange and adjacent arterial roads.
Netanya municipal emergency crews, sanitation teams, and traffic police responded promptly with vacuum pump trucks and drainage units, clearing storm drains obstructed by debris and sediment. Within a short period, water levels receded and complete traffic flow was safely restored.
Municipal authorities affirmed that drainage infrastructure remains under heightened surveillance throughout the storm season to safeguard urban travel corridors.
Source: Mynet Netanya.
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