Gaza:The Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip has been inundated with over 1,500 distress calls from Palestinian families affected by severe flooding as a result of a recent storm. The flooding has swept through entire displacement camps, creating a dire humanitarian situation with insufficient resources to tackle the consequences effectively.
According to Palestine Info Center, the Civil Defense has warned of a worsening humanitarian disaster since heavy rainfall began early Saturday morning. Entire camps across various areas and cities in Gaza have been flooded, impacting thousands of displaced individuals, including vulnerable groups such as children and women.
The Civil Defense explained that the scale of the disaster has surpassed its capacity to respond adequately due to a severe lack of resources, equipment, and machinery necessary to manage the extensive flooding and water accumulation. The agency highlighted the urgent need for coordinated efforts from local and international institutions, as well as immediate support in the form of equipment, fuel, and relief supplies.
The agency stressed that the immediate priority is the protection of civilians, particularly the most vulnerable, and preventing the weather depression from escalating into another humanitarian catastrophe. The continuous heavy rainfall has exacerbated conditions for families living in deteriorating tents, which offer little protection against harsh weather, further endangering the lives of children, the elderly, and the sick.