Heavy Rains Flood Tens of Thousands of Tents in Gaza Displacement Camps

A severe storm accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds has struck Gaza, causing widespread flooding in temporary shelters used by displaced Palestinians. The severe weather has damaged and inundated displacement camps across the region, leading to the collapse of numerous makeshift tents.

According to reports, tens of thousands of tents have been flooded as the storm impacted the vulnerable population. The Civil Defence received 1,500 distress calls in just 10 hours as the severe weather swept through the displacement camps and families struggled against the rising rainwater.

While some reports note that the tents simply flooded under the heavy downpour, others detail that makeshift shelters actually collapsed under the weight of the rainwater. The ongoing situation highlights the severe conditions faced by displaced Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.