Successful testing of new sonar device capable of scanning Kinneret floor while looking for drown victims or missing at sea. Next wave of rain not yet in sight but despite this, Sea of Galilee continued to rise during weekend.
Rains of recent days raise Kinneret level, but flow in streams reaching lake also increased. See aerial view of Jordan River. Rainy wintry weekend weather weakens, but also this week local rains expected, mostly light, especially in north, but also in center. Jordan asks Israel for increase in water allocation due to severe drought in the kingdom. After years, first prayer structure in kibbutz to be dedicated.
Man missing after entering Sea of Galilee on a mattress on Saturday found dead. Three young Arabeh residents enter lake on mattress and drift meters from shore; One still missing. Four youths pulled to safety after their inflatable raft was pulled away from beach by strong waves.
Early morning Kinneret crossing by Bnei Akiva Yeshivot Center and students; year-old takes first place. Plan would include pumping of desalinated water into Kinneret Sea of Galilee to replenish Israel's reservoir. In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming.
Chief Rabbi leads group of rabbis, farmers and students in special prayer for rain held on island in Kinneret created by drought. Plan to save shrinking lake as Israel experiences 5th consecutive dry year. Climbing Mount Tavor, conquering open field and martial arts on the beach: The Kfir Brigade starts its winter training period. News and updates about Kinneret. Pre-Shabbat tragedy prevented on the Kinneret After a teenage girl is dragged by current to the middle of the lake, United Hatzalah aquatic team makes dramatic rescue and saves her life.
Kinneret authority warns of undertow danger pulling to heart of lake Level of the Sea of Galilee has risen centimeter in last day, this morning stands Kinneret level half a meter below upper red line Sea of Galilee rises over weekend, measures at m, 30 cm below sea level. Kinneret rises by 7 centimeters over weekend Kinneret level this morning stands at meters, Water authority decides to halt cloud seeding as Sea of Galilee rises by half a centimeter Water Authority stops seeding clouds to increase rain in light of high Kinneret levels.
Watch: Rescue on the waters of the Kinneret Multiple people blown into the center of the lake by strong easterly winds, requiring police rescue. Watch: Police save boat from sinking on the Kinneret Marine Police rescue boat with 3 people aboard in Sea of Galilee, plug hole to prevent sinking and rescue passengers. The Kinneret began the winter at its highest level for years, after well above average rainfall over the past two winters.
The lake began last winter at meters below sea level, not far above the minimum level of meters below sea level, and at one point in late April came within 12 centimeters of being full. With the current Kinneret level only reached in mid-February last winter, it would be a major surprise if the Israel Water Authority is not required to open the Deganya dam at the southern end of the lake to prevent flooding, and allow water to flow down the southern section of the River Jordan to the Dead Sea.
This would be the first time that the dam had to be opened since The improvement will be primarily in the quality of the water. According to Kushnir, by the end of this year a waste treatment plant will be treating the sewage that now flows into the river. Next year, the plant will be upgraded and the treated wastewater will be suitable for agricultural use. In addition, small desalination installations will be built to desalinate the saline water from the Kinneret springs that now flow into the Jordan, and some of the water will be allowed to continue into the river after treatment.
All these activities are being conducted with the agreement in coordination with the Kingdom of Jordan. The Palestinians are currently not involved. Gideon Bromberg, the Israeli director of the Friends of the Earth-Middle East environmental group criticized the officials promoting this plan for not soliciting Palestinian cooperation. According to the Southern Jordan Streams and Drainage Authority, during the coming summer the National Mine-Clearance Authority will start removing mines and the fence along a kilometer stretch of the river.
This will eventually allow public access to parts of the river that are currently closed off.
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