Israel to Launch Research Satellite, Will Track Climate Change

The satellite will help a farmer see the spatial and temporal changes of crops in the entire field, and on an intra-field scale of small plots as well.

Hikers Rescued After Flash Flood Near Ein Gedi

The crisis occurred after their vehicles were suddenly stranded in a flash flood in the area, along the southern section of the Dead Sea.

Chabad Buckles Down for Hurricane Dorian in Puerto Rico

"Leaving nothing to chance" and making a "final inspection to ensure generator function" before Dorian reaches Puerto Rico.
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Snow Arrives on Israel’s Golan Heights

There was snow mixed with rain in Gush Etzion, but snow was falling steadily in the Golan Heights.

Homeless, Injured in Tzfat After Fire Rages Through Cana’an Neighborhood

It's not yet clear what started the fires in so many different locations on Sunday, but it has been especially hot and dry in Israel for the past week or more.

Liverpool Chabad Rabbi Pays Tribute to Elderly Jewish Couple Who Perished in a Flood

"They were due to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary next week and our only comfort is knowing that they were together to the very end."

It’s Official: Drought Year in the Negev

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon signed the approval on Wednesday.

New York Under Water: Hochul Declares State of Emergency

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Orange and Ontario Counties due to the flooding.

Western NY About to Get Hit with Snowstorm, Again

Western New York State is about to get walloped again with another whopping snowstorm.

Kinneret Up 15 Centimeters This Weekend

It appears the drought may also be over for this year, though it's not enough water to refill the lake.
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Israel’s Stormy Weather Prompts Lifesaving Rescues and Alert from Israel Police

In any emergency on the road and in general - call the Israel Police 100 hotline as soon as possible.

Passover Snow Falls on Mount Hermon for First Time in 22 Years

With eight inches already on the ground and snow expected to continue to fall throughout the day, the Hermon ski-resort management closed the site to visitors, on Sunday

Bride and Groom Rescued in Heavy Snow Storm outside Jerusalem

The bride and groom could not stop thanking the volunteers for their kindness.

With Stores Flooded, Kosher Food Has Run Out in Houston

Hurricane Harvey flooded two of the few main supermarkets carrying kosher food and caused the other two to shut down as well—one has been turned into a shelter by authorities—and supplies are now beginning to run low.

Middle East Heat Spikes Close to World Record

No one envied the Iranian last week, with temperatures above 150 Farenheit. In Israel, it hit above 100 degrees.

Europe’s Deadly Heatwave, Wildfires Spreading to Israel, Mediterranean

Hundreds have died and tens of thousands of acres have burned to ash in Europe. Wildfires also began in Israel last month.
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Irma Touches Down in Key West, Spreading to Georgia

On Florida's west coast, the latest forecast puts Naples, Fort Myers and Tampa Bay directly in Irma’s path.
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Watch: Arava Rivulet Turns into a Dangerous River Flood in Minutes

On its way, the hour-old river sweeps everything in its path.

Weather Warning: Snow May Bury Half of Israel Friday

Models indicate Israel is on target for one of those "once in 50 years" storms that hit every two years.

Fire Burns Geva’ot Forest in Gush Etzion

A blaze in Gush Etzion sent the Geva'ot forest up in flames, sending firefighting teams to the site.

Israeli Tech Used to Maintain Contact with Thai Soccer Team

Software engineer Yuval Zalmanov set out from Israel with 17 Maxtech radio units and trained emergency crews in using the technology.
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Ashkelon under Water, Residents Sail in Kayak on Hanamer Street

“There was water in the closets, in the beds, in the downstairs unit. Objects were floating."
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Winter Returns: National Parks Closed by Floods

Incidentally, the Yarkon National Park Tel Afek has been reopened since we started uploading these videos, which suggests another feature of Israeli winters: they're very short.

Winter in Israel, for Real

If you close your eyes you'd think you're in Canada.

Fire Destroys 14 Businesses in Kew Garden Hills, Queens, NY [video]

A 5-alarm fire spread like lightning, totally destroying a building in Queens, NY that stood for generations and housed 14 businesses.

205 Firefighters Still Guarding Zichron Yaakov

There's no estimate on the cost of the damage to infrastructure and homes after a huge blaze in Zichron Yaakov.

Heat Wave Sweeps Israel, Scorches Europe

The weather in Europe is particularly dangerous during a heat wave because many people do not have air conditioning.
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Stormy Weekend Pushing Kinneret Up 3 Inches

Since the beginning of the current rainy season, the Sea of has ​​Galilee recorded a total increase of 2.225 meters (7.299854 ft.).

Series of Small Earthquakes Shake Dead Sea Region

The 3 earthquakes were on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea.

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