Biggest storm in decade wreaks havoc in Israel, shuts down Ayalon Highway for 9 hours

Haifa receives as much rain as it normally sees in an entire winter, while the north receives about 90% of its allotment for a typical winter; Haifa also leads country in wind speeds, with gusts up to 124 kph.

By Jonathan Lis, Ilan Lior and Zafrir Rinat | 06:00 09.01.13 |

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The most treacherous storm in a decade paralyzed much of the country on Tuesday, climaxing with the shutdown of Israel's main highway in both directions for nine hours due to flooding.

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Biggest storm in decade wreaks havoc in Israel, shuts down Ayalon Highway for 9 hours

Haifa receives as much rain as it normally sees in an entire winter, while the north receives about 90% of its allotment for a typical winter; Haifa also leads country in wind speeds, with gusts up to 124 kph.

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