image sourced from original article at Search efforts are underway for a man who was swept away by floodwaters near Meitar in the northern Negev, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Service. Teams are combing the area on foot and using aerial support, including drones, to locate the missing individual.
In a related safety measure, police have closed Route 90 in both directions from Ein Gedi to the Dead Sea hotels area, anticipating flash floods from the Tzeelim Stream. Officers are stationed nearby to redirect traffic and ensure public safety due to hazardous conditions.
