Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza
Summary
Heavy rains flooded tens of thousands of tents sheltering displaced people in Gaza, leaving many without adequate protection as the rainy season begins. UNICEF says nearly everyone in the territory needs help, while aid workers face shortages of supplies and restrictions on bringing in equipment.Key Facts
- Gaza’s Hamas-run government said about 70,000 tents were flooded.
- A UNICEF representative said Israeli restrictions on heavy machinery and supplies, including engine oil, are worsening conditions.
- About 90% of Gaza residents have been displaced by the war, many more than once.
- The Hamas-run government said collapsing walls and roofs caused injuries, some critical.
- UNICEF said budget cuts have reduced the available supplies of tarpaulins, plastic sheeting and tents.
- Aid agencies warn conditions may worsen during the rainy season; UNICEF cited deaths from hypothermia during the previous winter.
- The article says 1,580 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire began, citing the Hamas-run health ministry.
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