Shutdown of water desalination plants in Israel due to weather
On Monday, a report was received regarding the sudden shutdown of all water desalination plants operating south of Hadera. This is a significant event, as these facilities are responsible for a substantial portion of Israel's drinking water supply.
Industry sources clarified that the shutdown is not due to a cyber event or any hostile activity. According to initial assessments, the reason for the cessation of operations is the extreme weather that has prevailed in the region over the last few days.
The storm and sea conditions affected the quality of the Mediterranean water. As a result, the water became too dirty or turbid for the facilities' technological systems, forcing operators to halt the desalination process to prevent damage to the equipment.
Professional teams are currently working to assess the situation and restore the facilities to regular operation as soon as possible. As of now, no information has been provided regarding an immediate water shortage for consumers, and authorities are closely monitoring the impact of the event on the national water sector.