Road closures and flooding in southern Israel due to stormy weather

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The Southern District Police announced that due to flooding on the Arava Road (Road 90), all roads leading to and from Eilat were closed to traffic in both directions. According to Arutz Sheva and Walla, the northern entrance and exit to the city were closed. According to Israel Hayom, as of 18:00, Road 25 and Road 57 were also closed. The police clarified that exit from Eilat will be permitted only for the purpose of reaching Ramon Airport.

According to Channel 14, hikers got into distress in the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley areas due to flash floods, and police officers and rescue unit volunteers are working to rescue them. According to Arutz Sheva, Road 90 is closed from the Arava Junction to Darga Checkpoint. According to Arutz Sheva, the Nature and Parks Authority closed hiking trails in the Eilat Mountains, the Arava and the Judean Desert until safety checks are completed.

According to Channel 14, Road 90 has reopened to traffic from the Arava Junction to Eilat, and Road 12 in both directions, while the other closed roads remain closed.