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Dead Sea water level

-441.330 mMeasured 31 August 2026

Monthly measurement. The date above is when the water level was measured, not when this page was updated.

Measurement and source

Israel’s official monthly dataset records a Dead Sea surface level of -441.330 m on . That is 17 cm lower than 1 August 2026 and 85 cm lower than 31 August 2025. This is an Israeli official measurement of the shared Dead Sea surface, not a separate Jordanian measurement.

Source last verified: . Dataset metadata dated 22 September 2026 at that check. Measurements are published monthly.

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Israel travel alerts

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UrgentIsraelYellow heat warning

Heat warning for Israel's southern Dead Sea area on 25 October

A yellow Israel Meteorological Service heat-stress warning covers the southern Judean Desert and Dead Sea on 25 October. It applies from 12:00 to 19:00, Israel time. During the hottest hours, stay somewhere shaded and well ventilated or air conditioned, and drink enough water. Check the responsible meteorological and emergency authorities again immediately before travel.

Source: Israel Meteorological Service. Warning issued 25 October 2026, 05:05. Applies 12:00 to 19:00, Israel time (UTC+02:00).

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U.S. reissues Level 3 Israel travel advisory

The U.S. State Department reissued its Israel advisory on 26 August 2026. The level remains Level 3: Reconsider Travel for Israel, with specified areas at Level 4. The update adds a health risk indicator for Gaza and states that family members may join U.S. government employees working in Israel. U.S. travelers should read the current geographic restrictions and embassy alerts before travel.

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Read the official U.S. State Department advisory

Daily weather: Israel: En Gedi

High 31°C / Low 25°C

Partly cloudy

Forecast for

Checked 25 October 2026, 10:05 +0200. Source: Israel Meteorological Service.

Daily forecast. Check current weather warnings before departure.

Travel disruption

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Check En Gedi longer-route access directly with INPA

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Israel Nature and Parks Authority’s Hebrew and English En Gedi pages agree that Nahal David is limited to the short route to the first waterfall, Nahal Arugot is open as a challenging route with entry permitted until three hours before closing, and the antiquities area is open. The official pages conflict on access to Ein Gedi Spring, Dudim Cave and Gav Halon. Check both official pages and call the INPA information center at *3639 before relying on longer-route access.

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Last verified: . Revalidate daily until both official language pages align.

Check the official Hebrew En Gedi page | Check the official English En Gedi page

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Lower Nahal Og trail closed due to pollution

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Israel Nature and Parks Authority says the Lower Nahal Og blue trail 8119 is closed because of pollution. Do not enter the closed route. Check the current INPA newsflash again before travel because no reopening date has been announced.

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Last verified: . Revalidate daily until INPA explicitly announces reopening.

Check the current INPA newsflash

Planning update

Upcoming events

Upcoming eventsIsraelEinot Tzukim

Einot Tzukim special nature tours begin 11 September

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Israel Nature and Parks Authority lists special guided tours at Einot Tzukim Nature Reserve beginning 11 September, with additional sessions on selected weekends and holiday dates through 31 October. Advance booking is available and the activity has no extra charge beyond site admission. Check the official schedule and booking page again before travel because sessions remain subject to weather and Home Front Command instructions.

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Check the official Einot Tzukim tour schedule and booking page

Jordan travel alerts

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U.S. reissues Level 3 Jordan travel advisory

The U.S. State Department reissued its Jordan advisory on 29 August 2026. The level remains Level 3: Reconsider Travel, citing terrorism and armed conflict, with specified areas at Level 4. The updated summary states that family members may join U.S. government employees working in Jordan. The Jordanian Dead Sea is not among the areas specifically listed at Level 4. This advisory is for U.S. travelers; read the current geographic restrictions and embassy information before travel.

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Read the official U.S. State Department advisory

Daily weather: Jordan: Sweimeh, Dead Sea

26–32°C forecast range

Conditions vary through the forecast period. Wind up to 14 km/h. Expected rainfall: 0 mm.

Next 24 hours: 25 October, 12:00 to 26 October, 12:00 (Jordan time).

Range and totals calculated from hourly forecasts.

Checked 25 October 2026, 11:05 +0300. Source: MET Norway.

Forecast data: MET Norway; summary calculated by DeadSea.com. CC BY 4.0.

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