Gaza Faces New Crisis as Heavy Rains Threaten to Overwhelm Damaged Infrastructure

Fears of disease spread rise with over 30,000 diarrhoea cases reported amidst infrastructural damage, lack of clean water, and overcrowding.

Heavy rains in Gaza have exacerbated the plight of Palestinians, many of whom are homeless and living in makeshift tents due to weeks of Israeli bombardment.
The start of the rainy season and potential flooding raise fears of the enclave's sewage system being overwhelmed, leading to the spread of disease.
The World Health Organization reports over 30,000 cases of diarrhoea, a significant increase from the expected 2,000 cases, due to infrastructural damage, lack of clean water, and overcrowding.
The Norwegian Refugee Council warns that the rainy season could mark 'the most difficult week in Gaza since the military escalation began', impeding movement for people and rescue teams.
Aid organizations, overwhelmed by the immediate humanitarian needs of Gaza's 2.3 million people, have been unable to plan for the challenges posed by rain and flooding.