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Lightning near planes as storms hit Israel's Ramon Airport
Original: Lightning near planes at Ramon Airport as desert stream flows; heavier rain may follow
Lightning struck close to planes at Ramon Airport in southern Israel as a desert stream, or wadi, flowed after heavy rain in the area. Weather services warn that heavier rainfall may follow in the coming days. The rare desert storm activity has drawn attention to flash flood risks in the region and disruptions to air travel at the airport.
Why now: Unusual heavy rain and lightning in Israel's southern desert raise concern over flash floods and travel disruption.
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