Heavy Rains Worsen Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza, International Aid Efforts Hampered

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Published: 2026-11-09
Category: world
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) / ReliefWeb

Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding, damaged shelters, and disrupted essential services across the Gaza Strip, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. An infant reportedly drowned, and several people were killed when a sand dune collapsed on tents. Humanitarian partners report exhausted stocks of essential supplies and urgently require funding and Israeli approvals to bring in more aid.

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