Water Flowing from the Jordan to the Kinneret
Water is flowing in the streams in the north of Israel in
amounts not seen in several years. Streams are full to
overflowing and the Kinneret is rising fairly fast.
Flooding at the popular Baniyas Park
The Kineret is filled by rainwater that falls in its
catchment basin. It flows through dozens of streams and
creeks many of which are dry through most of the year.
Nachal Korazim credit:Israel Parks Authority
Israel has a Mediterranean climate that gets pretty fair
overall rainfal but it is concentrated in the winter months.
Mainly from December to early March, over 200 inches of rain
fall in Jerusael.
However in recent years Israel has built several
desalination plants, that now provide most of the drinking
water to the residents of Israel.
Swollen stream:Israel Parks Authority
