Drought Warnings in Israel
Drought Warnings for Israel (Western Asia) come from Israel Meteorological Service (IMS), Home Front Command. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Jerusalem.
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At a glance
- countryIsrael · Asia
- reference cityJerusalem (31.77, 35.21)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number100 / 101 / 102
- risk profileheat, wildfire, flood, storm, drought, earthquake, coastal
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in Israel
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Israel
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Israel: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in Israel?
Israel Meteorological Service (IMS), Home Front Command. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Israel?
The primary emergency number is 100 / 101 / 102. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Israel?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Jerusalem from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Israel
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.