Floods in Gaza Leave Tens of Thousands Shelterless
· World · Al Jazeera, CNA
Heavy rains and strong winds have damaged tents and shelters for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza City and Deir el-Balah, with nearly 400,000 people sheltering in highly vulnerable locations. The Government Media Office reports 70,000 tents flooded and $3 million in damage, while Gaza Civil Defence states over 2,000 buildings face collapse risk and 300,000 tents are needed for adequate shelter. UNICEF special representative Jonathan Veitch described the conditions as 'terrible' and called for increased funding, noting families have not received food aid since early Saturday. The flooding compounds an ongoing humanitarian crisis as Israel continues severe restrictions on aid supplies following the October 7, 2023 war.
Why it matters
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians face exposure to life-threatening weather without adequate shelter, while aid access remains severely restricted amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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