Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says
Summary
Three children and one woman were killed when a sand embankment collapsed onto tents at a camp for displaced families in central Gaza on Sunday night, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The collapse followed heavy rain that flooded tents across Gaza; aid officials say overcrowding, inadequate shelter and limited assistance are leaving displaced people exposed to further danger.Key Facts
- The health ministry reported that five people were injured and rescued after the collapse south of Deir al-Balah.
- The Civil Defence initially reported two women among the dead, but the health ministry later said one woman and three children had died.
- Heavy rain on Saturday reportedly flooded tens of thousands of tents across Gaza.
- Civil Defence said water reached up to 1.5 metres in some areas and responders could attend to only 10% of 2,100 distress calls.
- Rescuers used their hands to dig people from sand and rubble; the article said a lack of heavy machinery made the operation harder.
- The International Organization for Migration said Gaza’s 2.1 million people were confined to about 30% of the territory.
- The agency and its partners are working to provide tents, tarpaulins and better drainage, but its regional crisis coordinator said current aid was insufficient.
- UN agencies have called on Israeli authorities to allow in specialist equipment and materials to improve conditions for displaced families.
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