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    Israel Faces a New Climate Reality: The Growing Challenge of Extreme Weather

    1 month ago

    For decades, Israel’s climate was known for its predictability — long, hot summers and mild winters with limited rainfall. But in recent years, that familiar rhythm has been breaking down. Rising global temperatures and shifting weather patterns are reshaping the Middle East, and Israel is feeling the effects like never before.

    Heavy rains that once fell gradually over the winter now arrive as intense, short-lived storms, flooding streets and overwhelming drainage systems. Summers are becoming longer, drier, and more dangerous, with record-breaking heatwaves pushing temperatures beyond 45°C in some regions. Coastal cities are grappling with rising sea levels, and desert areas are expanding northward.

    These changes aren’t just environmental — they’re economic and social. Farmers in the Negev and Galilee are facing unpredictable growing seasons, while water reservoirs like the Sea of Galilee require constant monitoring and technological management. Urban planners are redesigning infrastructure to withstand flash floods, and emergency services are developing new protocols for heat-related illnesses.

    Experts warn that Israel’s geography — a small country with dense population centers — makes it particularly vulnerable. However, innovation may be the key to adaptation. From advanced desalination plants to AI-powered climate prediction systems, Israeli technology is already playing a global role in climate resilience.

     

    The challenge now is not only to adapt but to mitigate. If Israel wants to safeguard its future, it must balance economic growth with environmental responsibility — before the weather becomes the nation’s greatest adversary.

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