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Gaza winter storm floods 70,000 tents in displacement camps
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A winter storm has flooded 70,000 tents in Gaza within 12 hours, leaving tens of thousands of displaced people without shelter as humanitarian conditions worsen.
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has flooded roughly 70,000 tents in Gaza, according to reports of an escalating humanitarian crisis for displaced families.
A winter storm brought heavy rain to Gaza starting on Saturday, leading to widespread flooding across temporary shelters. The Guardian reported that approximately 70,000 tents were submerged within a 12-hour window, sparking warnings about the safety of hundreds of thousands of displaced people living in camps that lack proper infrastructure.
The Japan Times cited local authorities who stated that the downpour has left tens of thousands of individuals without shelter. Hundreds of Palestinian families were seen fleeing their campsites after the flooding began. Al Jazeera also confirmed the heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the region.
The arrival of these storms has prompted concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian situation. According to The Guardian, the displaced population is currently residing in temporary camp settings that are vulnerable to severe weather conditions.
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