Sea of Galilee "EMPOWER IAS"

In news:

• The Sea of Galilee, well-known in Jewish, Christian and Islamic lore, has swelled up due to recent rains, according to reports in the Israeli media.

 

 

Sea of Galilee

• The lake lies in northern Israel, between the occupied Golan Heights and the Galilee region. It is fed by underground springs but its major source is the Jordan River.
• The lake has risen to 209.905 metres below sea level due to heavy rainfall in the surrounding areas.
• The Jordan flows into the lake and then exits it before ending in the Dead Sea, the saltiest and the lowest point on the planet.
• Water is not extracted from the Sea of Galilee. But it is considered to be an important barometer of the water situation in Israel.