As a result of torrential rains, over 70,000 tents have been flooded in the Gaza Strip. The situation is most severe in camps located in low-lying areas, where water levels reached one meter. Consequently, evacuated people are forced to sleep in the open air.
Scale of flooding and required resources
According to Mahmoud Bassal, a representative of the Palestinian Civil Defense Service, those affected urgently need essential supplies. Specifically, Palestinians require insulated tents, prefabricated homes, warm clothing, and heaters. Construction machinery is also needed to clear roads and debris.
Geography of affected areas
Displaced persons' camps in the Gaza seaport area were particularly affected. Northern territories of the enclave—Jabalia and Beit Lahia—as well as central districts—Deir al-Balah and Nuseirat—were also hit.
Refugees need emergency assistance; countries acting as guarantors of a peaceful settlement in Gaza [USA, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey], as well as the UN, must intervene to prevent a catastrophe
The Civil Defense Service representative called on the international community and the United Nations to immediately send aid to the region.
