Tens of thousands of households flooded in Gaza, as people face fourth winter in tents

  • At least five people, including children, died on Sunday when a rain-soaked embankment collapsed onto tents south of Deir al-Balah.
  • Pumping and drainage systems are failing without fuel, engine oil and spare parts, so water pooled around tents and blocked roads.
  • Aid groups have about 2,800 tents inside Gaza, against a need of roughly 121,000.
  • The IRC and our partners are providing lifesaving services throughout the oPt.
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