Severe autumn storms submerge Gaza shelter camps

Torrential rain and heavy storms have inundated temporary refugee camps across the Gaza Strip, directly affecting hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians. According to local authorities and aid organizations, approximately 70,000 tents have been flooded in central and southern regions, including Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, and Nuseirat.

International agencies and health officials warn that up to 900,000 people are at immediate risk from plummeting temperatures, hypothermia, and waterborne illnesses due to damaged shelter infrastructure. Palestinian authorities have appealed to the international community to exert pressure on Israel to allow the unrestricted delivery of emergency aid, winter supplies, and fuel.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, France24, La Repubblica, Tagesschau.