Gaza’s displaced face storm disaster with almost nothing

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Storm Byron is threatening the 1.5 million displaced Palestinians living in makeshift camps in Gaza as of December 2025. These individuals, already vulnerable after two years of war with Israel, reside in tents constructed from aid tarpaulins and salvaged materials. Meteorologists have warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds, increasing the risk of flash flooding and wind damage. Gaza lacks adequate infrastructure, shelters, and drainage systems to withstand the storm. Families are struggling to protect themselves and their flimsy shelters, relying on solidarity to survive the harsh conditions. The storm adds another layer of hardship to an already dire humanitarian crisis.

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When the wind starts, we all hold the poles to keep the tent from falling.

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Storm Byron brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to Gaza.

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1.5 million Palestinians living under plastic sheets in Gaza face Storm Byron.

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Tents are constructed from aid tarpaulins, plastic salvaged from rubble, and blankets.

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Gaza lacks ready infrastructure, stocked shelters, and functioning drainage systems.

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For 1.5 million Palestinians living under plastic sheets, Storm Byron means more than bad weather.Published On 12 Dec 2025In the large displacement camps of Gaza, rows upon rows of makeshift tents blanket debris, empty lots and what remains of flattened neighbourhoods. With Storm Byron descending upon the enclave, a sense of terror has seized a population already exhausted from two years of Israel’s genocidal war with its unrelenting bombardment, starvation and chaos.For the 1.5 million Palestinians living under plastic sheets and tattered tarps, the storm means something more than just bad weather. It’s another danger piled on top of the current battle for survival.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of Gaza ceasefire?list 2 of 4Displaced Gaza families struggle as winter storm hitslist 3 of 4Gaza storms mean Palestinians brace for “very tragic situation”list 4 of 4Winter storm devastates Gaza tents amid deepening humanitarian crisisend of listFor several days, meteorologists have warned that heavy rainfall and strong winds could hit the strip today, tomorrow and over the weekend, risking flash flooding and significant wind damage. What is certain, though, is that Gaza is not facing this storm with ready infrastructure, stocked shelters or functioning drainage systems.It faces it with tents propped up with pieces of scrap metal, paths that become mud rivers after only one night of rain and families who have nothing left to protect.Solidarity a survival strategyIn the camps of Gaza City, the scenes of vulnerability are everywhere. Most tents are constructed from aid tarpaulins, pieces of plastic salvaged from rubble and blankets tied to recycled wooden poles. Many sag visibly in the middle; others are erected inadequately, so much so that they quiver and flap violently under the slightest breeze.“When the wind starts, we all hold the poles to keep the tent from falling,” said Hani Ziara, a father sheltering in western Gaza City after his home was destroyed months ago.

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