RSOE EDIS: Israel - Flash Flood - 2010.01.20

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2010-01-20 18:13:05 - Flash Flood - Israel EDIS CODE: FF-20100120-24634-ISR Date & Time: 2010-01-20 18:13:05 [UTC] Area: Israel, , Between Haifa and Narahiya, Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: Torrential rains swept through northern Israel Wednesday flooding homes, streets, bridges and railway lines, authorities said. Pressure from the fast-flowing water blew off concrete sewer covers in Haifa, creating little geysers in the streets. The rains delayed train service between Haifa and Narahiya with only one southbound rail line operational from the Hof Hacarmel Station. Two supporting walls collapsed on Haifa streets but no one was injured. Some homeowners reported water as high as 15 inches inside their homes. On Mount Hermon, snow was expected to continue for several days. Posted:2010-01-20 18:13:05 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu