Flooding Devastates Displaced Families in War-Torn Gaza

Heavy rains and rising sea levels have destroyed makeshift shelters, worsening the humanitarian crisis for thousands displaced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

• Seasonal rains have inundated tent encampments across Gaza, displacing thousands already uprooted multiple times by the 13-month-long war.
• Rising sea levels near coastal areas swept away tents and belongings, leaving families with little to no shelter or resources to rebuild.
• The Palestinian Civil Emergency Service and UNRWA have called for urgent international aid, warning of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe as winter approaches.
• Displaced families face dire conditions, with damaged tents, spoiled food supplies, and limited access to basic essentials like clothing, blankets, and medical care.
• Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continue to intensify, contributing to widespread destruction and compounding the suffering of Gaza's population.

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