Soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces’ 810th “Mountain” Brigade recently conducted a drill for emergency situations in “extreme weather conditions,” the military announced on Monday evening.
The brigade-level exercise, which was held under the command of the 210th “Bashan” Division in the Mount Hermon and Mount Dov sectors on the northern border, sought to maintain and strengthen readiness.
“As part of the exercise, the brigade’s reserve and regular forces, together with medical units, practiced scenarios of transitioning from routine to emergency, rocket fire, terrorist infiltrations into outposts and the simultaneous evacuation of dozens of wounded,” the army said.
“In addition, the Technology and Logistics Directorate personnel in the division completed a logistical operation during which they renovated outposts, established extensive infrastructure, and distributed winter gear to the troops serving in the sector,” the IDF statement added.
A winter storm dubbed “Byron” is moving toward the Jewish state from Greece and is expected to bring unusually heavy precipitation and strong winds from Wednesday through Friday.
Most of the rainfall—forecast to reach four to six inches in some areas—is expected to fall in the coastal plain and the Shephelah (the Judean Foothills), though rain is anticipated nationwide.
The heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday, Kan News reported, adding that there are “serious concerns” about possible flooding, including in the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea area and the Arava.
