Feb 24 • 04:10 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Winter in Gaza: Rain floods the tents of the displaced while the occupation continues to bomb

Heavy rains in Gaza have flooded tents of displaced families, complicating their humanitarian situation amid ongoing Israeli bombardments.

The situation in Gaza worsened as heavy rains led to flooding of tents housing displaced families, compelling civil defense teams to rescue families struggling against the deluge in Khan Younis. Reportedly, residents of the Nuseirat camp were preoccupied with removing water from their tents rather than partaking in the traditional pre-dawn meal, indicating severe disruption to their daily lives. The volume of aid requests has overwhelmed the civil defense's ability to respond, highlighting the acute need for assistance during these extreme conditions.

Meanwhile, the ongoing Israeli military operations continue to exacerbate the dire circumstances, with reports of injuries from Israeli fire outside designated engagement areas in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood of Gaza City. The bombardment has also targeted sectors in Khan Younis and the Rafah region, resulting in further instability and fear among the besieged populations. This ongoing conflict adds to the already precarious living conditions, making it increasingly difficult for residents to secure safety and basic needs amidst the chaos.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has characterized the situation in Gaza as catastrophic, stressing that the humanitarian assistance allowed into the area falls significantly short of the urgent needs. The dynamic of heavy rains combined with military action raises serious concerns about the humanitarian crisis currently facing thousands of displaced individuals, as their struggles continue to unfold under dire circumstances without sufficient support.

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