Severe weather and ground collapses worsen humanitarian crisis in central Gaza
Heavy rains and ground collapses in Deir al-Balah killed four people and flooded hundreds of tents, while health officials warn 2,000 buildings risk immediate collapse.
Severe weather in central Gaza has intensified the humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians, causing severe flooding and ground collapses in Deir al-Balah. According to local health officials, a collapsing sandbank buried a tent, killing a pregnant woman and three children while leaving two others critically injured. Hundreds of makeshift shelters were flooded following heavy rainfall.
Gaza's Health Ministry warned that approximately 2,000 damaged structures across the enclave remain on the verge of collapse, posing an immediate hazard to residents. Officials from Gaza's government media office stated that the severe impact of the weather is a direct consequence of ongoing Israeli military operations, strict blockades, and forced displacements that have restricted safe living areas for civilians.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, TRT Haber.