strong winds hit the north of Israel: Damage to farmers is estimated at ten million shekels

On the night between Saturday and Sunday (May 14/15), very strong winds hit the north of the country, reaching speeds of over 100 km / h in many areas, including the Hula Valley, the mountain area, and the southern Golan Heights, and Beit She'an Valley. "The damage to farmers is estimated at ten million shekels.
According to Kent, the Agricultural Natural Damage Insurance Fund, the storm caused the eagle to bear fruit on thousands of acres and to break and uproot branches and trees. Main fruits affected: apricot avocado, almond, plum and citrus fruit
In the Hula Valley, there was damage to many areas of vegetables that were also damaged by the storm: corn, industrial tomatoes and peas, as well as damage to citrus fruits. In the Jordan Valley, net houses used to protect crops were also damaged.
As mentioned, since the morning hours, more than 150 reports have been received in Kent, the Fund for Natural Damage Insurance in Agriculture, and these continue to reach the company's situation room. An initial estimate is for heavy damages of about NIS 10 million. Kent notes that the final extent of the damages can be determined after the company's evaluators have finished touring the damaged fields for the purpose of assessing the damages.