Israel Works to Ensure Water and Electricity Supplies Run During Upcoming Storm Byron

Jerusalem, 10 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is preparing to ensure electricity and water supply during Storm Byron, which is expected to cause flooding throughout the country.

To that end, representatives of the Electricity Authority, the Water Authority, the “Nega” company, as well as professionals from the Office of the Senior Emergency Division, Information Security and Cyber, the Natural Gas Authority, the Sustainable Energy Division, the Fuel and Gas Administration, the Natural Resources Administration, and more participated in the assessment of the situation. Each of the bodies presented its preparations for the stormy weather, emphasizing ensuring functional continuity and a proper supply of electricity and water to the public.

As part of the situation assessment, the operating plan for the energy sector during the storm was also presented, including an analysis of existing reserves, in order to avoid expected disruptions in the supply of electricity and water.

As Storm Byron advances, the Israel Meteorological Service issued an “Early Red Warning” that will begin tonight at 10:00 PM and remains in effect for 24 hours.

Flooding is expected in the central and southern coastal plains as 100-150 mm of rain is expected to fall.