During the last 24 hours, 101 millimeters of rain fell in this city. Municipal workers are toiling in cooperation with the fire brigade to draw water from the many quarters flooded, and to prevent further inundation of the streets.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.