Real winter rains finally began here today in almost all parts of Israel including those areas which hitherto had no rain. The Lachish area received some rain while Eilat had heavy showers all morning. While winter crops are already lost, farmers here are hoping the rains will help yield good pastures and the rains were welcomed by citrus growers. Replowing of fields was necessary in almost the entire Negev.
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