The suffering of displaced people in Gaza is worsening day by day, especially with the arrival of the low-pressure weather system, which has exacerbated their conditions to unprecedented levels amid lack of shelter and severe shortages of basic necessities.
The Civil Defense in Rafah stated that the humanitarian situation in displacement areas is critically deteriorating, with ongoing distress calls from families affected by the violent storm, heavy rains, and strong winds.
They noted that the dilapidated tents could not withstand the strong winds, leading to many being torn and some completely uprooted, leaving dozens of families exposed, without basic shelter. The Civil Defense teams continue working despite limited resources and scarce equipment, in extremely harsh humanitarian conditions, and have renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international and humanitarian intervention before the crisis worsens.
Video clips have shown many displaced tents in Gaza flooded, with seawater entering some of them in areas near the coast.
The Gaza Municipalities Union warned of the risks of epidemics and worsening health conditions in the sector, as Israel continues to block the entry of sufficient supplies to operate vital facilities. In a statement on Saturday evening, the union said municipalities face a “severe fuel crisis,” directly affecting their ability to provide essential services, especially during emergencies and the winter season. The shortage has led to water and sewage pumps being inoperative, raising the risk of disease spread and deteriorating public health.
The union also warned that the ongoing crisis could have serious environmental and health repercussions. Accumulated waste and the inability to remove it exacerbate environmental hazards, while remaining machinery is unable to clear debris or open roads, hindering municipal, civil defense, and ambulance vehicles, and weakening emergency response. The union stressed that humanitarian and service conditions are likely to deteriorate further with upcoming heavy rains, highlighting the urgent need for large amounts of fuel to operate pumps and equipment.
Strong winds and heavy rains on Saturday evening flooded and displaced several tents across Gaza due to the low-pressure system, worsening the plight of Palestinian displaced families. Water inundated tents in low-lying areas, especially near Khan Yunis beach, while winds uprooted other tents, forcing families, including children, to stay exposed in cold weather.
Since the start of the storms affecting Gaza in December, 17 Palestinians, including four children, have died, and about 90% of the shelters for displaced people whose homes were destroyed have been flooded, according to Anadolu Agency.
The storms have affected more than a quarter of a million displaced people out of roughly 1.5 million living in tents and rudimentary shelters that provide minimal protection.
Watch the attached video for more.
The Civil Defense in Rafah stated that the humanitarian situation in displacement areas is critically deteriorating, with ongoing distress calls from families affected by the violent storm, heavy rains, and strong winds.
They noted that the dilapidated tents could not withstand the strong winds, leading to many being torn and some completely uprooted, leaving dozens of families exposed, without basic shelter. The Civil Defense teams continue working despite limited resources and scarce equipment, in extremely harsh humanitarian conditions, and have renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international and humanitarian intervention before the crisis worsens.
Video clips have shown many displaced tents in Gaza flooded, with seawater entering some of them in areas near the coast.
The Gaza Municipalities Union warned of the risks of epidemics and worsening health conditions in the sector, as Israel continues to block the entry of sufficient supplies to operate vital facilities. In a statement on Saturday evening, the union said municipalities face a “severe fuel crisis,” directly affecting their ability to provide essential services, especially during emergencies and the winter season. The shortage has led to water and sewage pumps being inoperative, raising the risk of disease spread and deteriorating public health.
The union also warned that the ongoing crisis could have serious environmental and health repercussions. Accumulated waste and the inability to remove it exacerbate environmental hazards, while remaining machinery is unable to clear debris or open roads, hindering municipal, civil defense, and ambulance vehicles, and weakening emergency response. The union stressed that humanitarian and service conditions are likely to deteriorate further with upcoming heavy rains, highlighting the urgent need for large amounts of fuel to operate pumps and equipment.
Strong winds and heavy rains on Saturday evening flooded and displaced several tents across Gaza due to the low-pressure system, worsening the plight of Palestinian displaced families. Water inundated tents in low-lying areas, especially near Khan Yunis beach, while winds uprooted other tents, forcing families, including children, to stay exposed in cold weather.
Since the start of the storms affecting Gaza in December, 17 Palestinians, including four children, have died, and about 90% of the shelters for displaced people whose homes were destroyed have been flooded, according to Anadolu Agency.
The storms have affected more than a quarter of a million displaced people out of roughly 1.5 million living in tents and rudimentary shelters that provide minimal protection.
Watch the attached video for more.
