rain

Current winter is one of the most arid in recent years, data shows

In the South, only 30% of the regular average was recorded so far this period.

Can we better predict extreme weather? Review looks at a turbulent 2024 weather extremes

2024 has put the focus on extreme weather patterns worldwide, hitting billions of people with persistent droughts, intense rainfall, and destructive storms.

Israel's future depends on the ability to adapt to climate change

While the Israeli winter poses significant challenges, it also provides fertile ground for creative solutions and collaborations between entrepreneurs, local authorities, and experts in the field.

By RENANA YARDENI
12/01/2025

From Michoacán, Mexico, to Swandro: Climate change impacts iconic heritage sites

On the night of July 29, 2024, a 15-meter tall square monument in Michoacán, Mexico, suddenly collapsed under the pressure of incessant rains.

MAWASI WATER: A flooded Mawasi plot along southern coast of the Gaza Strip in 1983.

Ancient Muslim agro-technologies can help us cope with water scarcity

The research further suggests that the systems, which rely on rainfall-replenished groundwater, offer a pathway for community-driven, ecologically sensitive farming practices.

Statue of Poseidon in Mexico angers local deity Chaac, allegedly causing Hurricane Beryl

A Poseidon statue in Mexico faces removal for offending Mayan rain god Chaac, amid jokes after Hurricane Beryl hit, prompting local concern and an official removal request.

16/07/2024

What heat: Would you take a heater to spend time in the snow?

She was born in winter but is always cold! This January in Jerusalem's snow, she took a heated coat along, exclaiming "what a heat," and explained "It's a shame you can't marry a coat!"

19/03/2024

Soaking in Seattle (and Tacoma)

If you’re planning a visit to Seattle and/or its sister city, Tacoma, it’s best to come equipped with foul-weather gear because it would be a shame to spend all your time indoors

By LAURI DONAHUE
11/02/2024

Upcoming extreme weather poses danger to Israelis

An early warning has been issued for flooding in the northern coastal plain and the central and southern coastal plains. 

Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions, study shows

US study shows patients’ potentially altered behavior when it gets wet, cold or windy outdoors

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