The Israeli Water Authority said that this is the most powerful downpour since January 2013. "This is a rare flooding event that takes place once in a decade," the authority said.
A large sea-turtle lost its way due to the floods near Ashkelon and was found on its back by photographer Eddi Israel in a state of extenuation. Israel alerted the Park Authority services and they rescued the sea-turtle, which is now getting medical attention.