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Rescue operations after flooding in the Emek Hateimanim neighborhood in Ein Kerem – Israel News

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Firefighters from the Capital station, with the support of the Jerusalem District Special Rescue Unit, were deployed overnight from Monday to Sunday to rescue people trapped by massive flooding in the Emek Hateimanim neighborhood in Ein Kerem, the Jerusalem District Fire and Rescue Service said on Tuesday morning.

The cause of the flooding was a water main that burst just above the neighborhood, causing huge amounts of water to flood into houses and streets.

There is currently no information available about victims of the incident or other trapped persons.

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“We have been deployed with large forces in the Ein Kerem district since the early hours of the morning after severe flooding occurred and houses were submerged,” said Deputy Commander Eli Adrei of the Capital station.

Documentation of the flood event in Ein Kerem (Source: Eric Abolof)

“Firefighters, with the assistance of the police, searched houses in the neighborhood and rescued several people who were trapped in the floodwaters. Fortunately, thanks to the professional and quick actions of the firefighters and the Israeli police, there were no injuries in the incident.”



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