Following Winter’s Bounty of Rain, Sea of Galilee Still Rising

Following six years of drought, Israel’s Water Authority announced that the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) rose an additional 11 centimeters in May. This is great news, as the sea is Israel’s largest source of natural water and has receded significantly during the past few years. Recently, the Kinneret’s water level came dangerously close to reaching the “black line,” which is the demarcation point below which water cannot be pumped without damaging infrastructure and the water supply. Thankfully, the Kinneret rose nearly 3.5 meters since Israel’s winter rainy season began. Nonetheless, the sea remains below its optimal level by about 2.4 meters.-- More at United With Israel