Summary
Storm Byron is causing severe weather in Gaza, leading to floods and forcing many families to leave their homes in search of shelter. Aid workers report that restrictions on bringing important supplies into Gaza are making it harder to address the storm's effects. The bad weather is raising the risk of disease due to potential contamination of water and food.
Key Facts
- Storm Byron is causing heavy rain and flooding in Gaza, affecting many people living in tents and temporary shelters.
- The storm is expected to bring flash floods, strong winds, and hail until Friday.
- Gaza is under a humanitarian crisis, with many displaced people living in poor conditions due to previous conflicts.
- Aid workers say restrictions on bringing tents and repair tools into Gaza make it hard to cope with the storm.
- Nearly 850,000 people in over 700 displacement sites are at high risk of flooding, according to the UN.
- Previous storms have led to water contamination and destruction of shelters.
- There is a significant risk of disease if water and food supplies become contaminated.
- Only a fraction of the needed tents have been allowed into Gaza, worsening the situation.
