Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns
Gaza no longer in famine but hunger levels remain critical, UN says
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Heavy rains in the Gaza Strip are worsening the already dire conditions for hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians. UN agencies report that severe flooding has damaged or destroyed shelters and belongings, affecting an estimated 55,000 families. A Unicef spokesperson expressed concern about hypothermia and illness among children living in tents and makeshift shelters, with temperatures dropping to 7-8C at night. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reports deaths from hypothermia and building collapses due to the weather. While aid deliveries have increased since the ceasefire, the UN says it is still insufficient to meet the needs of those affected.
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AI-ExtractedMore than 40 designated emergency shelters were severely flooded.
Almost 55,000 families have been affected by the rains, with their belongings and shelters damaged or destroyed.
Heavy rains have worsened the living conditions of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
At least 11 other people have died in building collapses caused by the severe weather.
One baby has died from hypothermia.
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