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News and updates about Kinneret

Mild Tremors Felt in Israel's North

A 3.1 earthquake with its epicenter east of the Sea of Galilee was recorded. No damage has been reported.

Mild Tremors Felt in Israel's North

Lake Kinneret Rising With Rain

The water level in Lake Kinneret -- the Sea of Galilee -- has risen by 0.6 inches in the past 24 hours after a week with more rain.

Lake Kinneret Rising With Rain

November Rains Reduce Drop in Lake Kinneret Water Level

Early winter rains appear to have stemmed the drop in the water level of Lake Kinneret -- but Israel still needs much, much more.

November Rains Reduce Drop in Lake Kinneret Water Level

Heavy Rains Bless Israel and Lake Kinneret

Rain storms over the weekend blessed the Land of Israel with a drink for the parched earth, and a rise in the water level of Lake Kinneret.

Heavy Rains Bless Israel and Lake Kinneret

Lake Kinneret Water Level Inching Towards the Black Line

The water level in Lake Kinneret, the Sea of Galilee, has dropped by nearly 11 inches in September alone, inching toward the black line.

Lake Kinneret Water Level Inching Towards the Black Line

Lake Kinneret Water Level Drops 20 Centimeters

The water level in Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) has dropped 20 centimeters in the past month, according to environmental officials.

Lake Kinneret Water Level Drops 20 Centimeters

Jordan Secretly Buying Israeli Water

A Jordanian paper reports that Jordan is negotiating with Israel, and not for the first time, for the purchase of water from the Sea of Galilee.

Jordan Secretly Buying Israeli Water

Weatherman: Winter is Far From Over

Yes, the winter started late and the rains were delayed – but more rain is still expected, and "it's not over til it's over."

Weatherman: Winter is Far From Over

Finally: Kinneret Tops Red Line

The Sea of Galilee, Israel’s largest water source, topped the “red line” over the past few days, and now stands at 212.95 meters below sea level.

Finally: Kinneret Tops Red Line

Rains Continue, Kineret Rises, Desalination Limps Along

After a very late start, the winter rains are here in force – and the Sea of Galilee is benefiting. Israel still looks to desalination, however.

Rains Continue, Kineret Rises, Desalination Limps Along

Despite Rain, a Dry Winter for the Kinneret

Despite recent local rainshowers, the Kinneret, a major water source, remains dangerously low.

Despite Rain, a Dry Winter for the Kinneret

Water Level in Lake Kinneret Inching Away from 'Red Line'

Weekend rains have brought the water level of Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) up by 2.5 centimeters (1 inch), the Water Authority said Sunday.

Water Level in Lake Kinneret Inching Away from 'Red Line'

Rabbis Sail Out to Sea to Pray for Rain

Dozens of worshipers sail to the Kinneret and hold a public prayer for rainfall.

Rabbis Sail Out to Sea to Pray for Rain

Save the River: Bilateral 'Big Jump' into the Jordan

Jews and Arabs from both sides of the Jordan River took a “Big Jump” – hoping the splash will jump-start efforts to rehabilitate the river.

Save the River: Bilateral 'Big Jump' into the Jordan

Sea of Galilee Rose Six Centimeters Over Pesach

Water flowed in from the Jordan River and was not pumped out of the northern lake. The result: a 2.5 inch rise in the water level.

Sea of Galilee Rose Six Centimeters Over Pesach

No Solution in Sight for Water Strike

Interest in the 6-week-old Water Authority strike is sparse because it doesn't affect the water supply - but the Kinneret level remains unmeasured.

No Solution in Sight for Water Strike

Chief Rabbi: Fast and Pray for Rain in Wake of Dire Drought

Israel's Chief Sephardic Rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Amar, beseeches the public to fast and pray as another dry winter materializes.

Chief Rabbi: Fast and Pray for Rain in Wake of Dire Drought

Water Authority to Strike

Water Authority workers will begin a strike on Wednesday, ignoring permit requests and halting the measurement of the Kinneret.

Water Authority to Strike