Severe rainfall overnight and into Monday morning wreaked havoc across Gaza, submerging hundreds of tents in displacement camps and leaving thousands struggling against harsh winter conditions.
According to the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA), the heavy downpours particularly affected areas such as Deir al-Balah and Al-Mawasi in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip.
Displaced residents endured a harrowing night as rainwater inundated their fragile tents, compounded by strong winds.
Since October 7, 2023, nearly two million displaced Palestinians have been living in overcrowded and deteriorating camps following the destruction of their homes by Israeli forces.
These makeshift shelters lack necessities and fail to protect against harsh winter conditions, leaving families vulnerable to cold and frost.
The humanitarian crisis has claimed multiple lives, with medical sources reporting the death of an infant on Sunday due to extreme cold and lack of heating.
This marks the fifth fatality in less than a week attributed to freezing temperatures and inadequate living conditions.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini recently highlighted the dire situation, stating that children in Gaza are "freezing to death" due to cold weather and a lack of proper shelter.
Essential winter supplies, including blankets and mattresses, remain stranded in the region, awaiting clearance for entry into Gaza.
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