Summary
Heavy rain and strong winds have caused severe floods in Gaza, damaging thousands of tents where displaced Palestinians are living. Many buildings, already weakened by earlier conflicts, are at risk of collapsing due to the weather. Aid is limited as entry into Gaza remains restricted.
Key Facts
- Thousands of tents in Gaza were flooded by heavy rain and winds, leaving many Palestinians without shelter.
- Gaza Civil Defence warned that damaged buildings might collapse because of the storms.
- Nearly 90% of structures in Jabalia and the northern Gaza Strip have been destroyed.
- Flooding and overflowing sewage have worsened living conditions in the area.
- Efforts by local and international groups cannot meet the growing needs for aid.
- At least 14 people died in a previous winter storm last week.
- Over 53,000 tents were damaged or destroyed by weather effects.
- Israel limits aid truck entry into Gaza, affecting the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
