Tel Aviv, Dec. 9 -- Israel is bracing for Storm Byron, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread flooding over the coming days. Some areas could see up to 200 millimetres of rain, particularly along the northern coast and in the lowlands, prompting authorities to issue flood warnings and prepare emergency services for a severe weather event.

The storm follows Byron's destructive passage through Greece and Cyprus, where it caused property damage, school closures, and travel disruptions, though no casualties were reported.

Rainfall is expected to begin on Israel's northern coast on Tuesday evening, with heavier showers expected along the coastal plain later in the night. On Wednesday, thunderstorms and heavy ...