Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange

BBC News - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 14, 2026 at 02:02 PM

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A sandstorm swept across Gaza on Saturday, prompting warnings for residents to seek shelter. First responders from the Hamas-run Interior Ministry urged people to secure their tents, as most of Gaza's two million Palestinians are displaced and living in temporary structures due to the war with Israel. The storm turned the skies orange and posed a particular health risk to those with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The displaced population is especially vulnerable due to damaged infrastructure and limited resources. The sandstorm exacerbates the already challenging living conditions in the war-torn enclave.

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Public Health

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Sandstorms present particular health risks to those with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

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First responders operating under the Hamas-run Interior Ministry warned people to secure their tents.

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Most of the more than two million Palestinians living in the enclave are displaced.

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Gazans were urged to take shelter as a sandstorm swept across the enclave on Saturday.

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Interior Ministry 60% Palestinians 70% Hamas 75% Israel 80% Sandstorm ×285% Gazans 90% Gaza Strip 95%

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sandstorm 100% gaza 90% shelter 70% displaced 70% health risks 60% cardiovascular diseases 50% respiratory diseases 50% hamas 40% interior ministry 40%

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BBC News - World

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Gaza Strip

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