Gaza experiences severe flooding from winter storms, exacerbating humanitarian crisis for displaced families

The first winter storm in Gaza has caused widespread flooding, impacting approximately 26,000 displaced households and resulting in at least five fatalities, including children. Drainage systems are failing due to a lack of essential supplies like fuel and spare parts, leaving tents submerged and roads blocked. Aid organizations are urgently requesting safe shelter and winter provisions, citing severe import restrictions that prevent critical materials from entering Gaza.