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(live here) – Haifa stormed on the night between Friday and Saturday, December 28, 2024, when lightning and heavy rains hit the city of Haifa. The powerful natural phenomena caused widespread flooding and extraordinary challenges for drivers and residents of the city. The "Hai Fe" news team documented the events and drew a picture of a city that challenged the drivers to fight against the forces of nature and also against an urban drainage infrastructure that does not match the amount of rain.

Watch the photos we recorded during the trip, and experience the power of the storm yourself:

Lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on Dori road (Photo: Chai Pa-TV)

Flooding in the underground city roads: escape from emergency situations

When entering the city from the east, we ran into a flooded area at a check post. Many drivers tried to navigate through the floods, but some got stuck in water that reached an unexpected depth. At the entrance to the Carmel tunnels there was a huge puddle, which caused the decision to give up going through the tunnels and turn to the roads that go up to Carmel.

Flooding at the check post in front of the Gulf center - lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on Dori road (Photo: Chai Pa-TV)
Flooding at the check post in front of Hafaretz Central - lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on Dori road (Photo: Chai Pa-TV)
Flooding at the check post blocks the entrance to the Carmel tunnels - lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on Dori road (Photo: Chai Pa-TV)
Flooding at the check post blocks the entrance to the Carmel tunnels - a lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on Dori road (Photo: Hai Fa-TV)

Rivers and waterfalls on Dori road: life-threatening for drivers

On the Dori road a mighty river flowed, carrying with it quantities of stones. The drivers had to give up the right lane and move to the left, trying to avoid the road hazards. The dramatic sight included waterfalls draining from the Carmel and creating new hazards along the way.

A waterfall on the Dori road - Lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on the Dori road (Photo: Chai Pa-TV)
A waterfall on the Dori road - a lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on the Dori road (Photo: Chai Pa-TV)

Neve Shaanan: moderate flooding and a chance to escape

In the vicinity of Neve Shanan, flooding was recorded, but not as severe as in the lower city. The situation allowed drivers to proceed with caution, and eventually exit the flooded area without significant mishaps.

Flooding on the Dori road - lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on the Dori road (Photo: Hai Pa-TV)
Flooding on the Dori road - lightning storm in Haifa: flooding at the check post, rivers on the road and waterfalls on the Dori road (Photo: Chai Pa-TV)

rainfall:

According to the measurement station at the Technion, a total of 112 millimeters of rain fell in Haifa during 24 hours on 27/12/24.

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  1. I'm puzzled by the weather, the reason it rains a lot in the north is related to the war in the south, the clouds are visible, there's noise, fire booms don't come close and travel north, the wind regime changes in Syria, the same thing where there's a war, like in Rafah, Beer Sheva, only dust and sandstorms remain. Beer Sheva was also consumed by the war.

    • Very interesting scientific analysis that doesn't appear anywhere but there are some interesting things

  2. The flooding on Gori Road, in Checkpost, has been a routine matter for decades.
    The leaders build on the short memory of the citizens...
    Every few years, suddenly, very large amounts of bridge / 24 hours, and suddenly "wake up"...
    Don't worry, everyone is already asleep until the next time/the next hazard/the next accident.

  3. It's all nonsense, it's like this every year, those who aren't from Haifa won't understand it's like this every year, everything's fine, it's not related to the drainage, because it rains a huge amount every year, there's nothing to do with the drainage, and there's nothing to be done. Rainy is all

  4. The "waterfalls" on Dori road are the result of a lack of thinking about draining the road from the slopes and construction that does not allow water to seep into the ground. We need to create septic tanks in the ground that will drain the water during heavy rains and prevent waterfalls and floods on the Yaakov Dori road which is a vital axis.

  5. Every city can have its problem. Low places suffer more in the hills. Beautiful waterfalls are created for photography. Therefore, the authorities must be prepared for both droughts and floods. It's nice. It's cold. A holiday of the holidays. Happy Christmas to all religions.

  6. The water flowing to the sea at the expense of the groundwater! The result of construction and less area of ​​bare land in all the cities of Israel!

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