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Gaza storms leave thousands homeless as thousands of shelters await entry
Storms have flooded or damaged tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza, leaving thousands with no shelter and worsening already severe living conditions. Aid agencies warn that cold, damp and overcrowded conditions could spread illness and put children at risk as winter sets in.
The UN says about 940,000 people are living in flood-prone areas, and 26,000 households sought its help after the rain; at least 3,900 households are now without shelter. Four children and a woman were reported killed, including a child who drowned and three children and their mother who died when a sand dune collapsed onto their tent. Aid agencies say 150,000 new shelters are waiting outside Gaza for approval to enter, while restrictions and crossing delays are also limiting other shelter supplies.
In short
- Storms flooded and damaged tents across Gaza.
- At least 3,900 households are without shelter.
- Aid agencies say 150,000 tents await entry approval.
Explained simply
Gaza is a small, densely populated Palestinian territory on the Mediterranean coast. Many people have been displaced from their homes during the war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian armed group that governs Gaza. Large numbers are now living in temporary tents, often in crowded areas with limited access to basic services.
The United Nations and other aid agencies provide shelter and emergency help to displaced families. Deliveries into Gaza depend on access through crossings and on approvals, while damage to homes and infrastructure has made it difficult for many people to return. Conditions in temporary shelters matter because exposure to cold and damp can increase health risks, particularly for children.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Thousands without shelter face lethal conditions in storm-hit Gaza as they wait for 150,000 tents”.