Thousands without shelter face lethal conditions in storm-hit Gaza as they wait for 150,000 tents
Summary
Storms flooded or damaged tents across Gaza, leaving thousands without shelter and raising concerns about illness and hypothermia. Aid groups say 150,000 tents are waiting outside Gaza for Israeli approval to enter, while United Nations figures show hundreds of thousands of people face flood risk.Key Facts
- At least four children and one woman died during the weekend storms, according to the article.
- The UN said 940,000 people live in areas at risk of flooding in makeshift tents.
- The UN said 26,000 households sought help after the rains and at least 3,900 households were left without shelter.
- Stormwater pumping facilities are not operating because of a lack of power, the UN said.
- Medical Aid for Palestinians warned that cold, damp and crowded conditions could lead to more respiratory illnesses and other health problems.
- Shelterbox said tents it normally supplies have been waiting outside Gaza for almost two years.
- Aid workers say Israeli restrictions on some items and delays at border crossings are limiting supplies used to build shelters.
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