Heavy rain floods tens of thousands of displaced people’s tents in Gaza

Conflict · First reported 7 Nov, 11:10 · Updated 11:49

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Rain and strong winds flooded about 70,000 tents in Gaza on Saturday, leaving displaced families without shelter and prompting urgent calls for aid. Palestinian authorities reported distress calls, damaged structures and risks from cold and disease; they also said supplies and equipment were insufficient.

Gaza’s Government Media Office said about 70,000 tents were flooded during the first day of the storm; the office estimated initial losses at about $3 million.
Civil defence said it received about 1,500 requests for help, while authorities reported collapsed walls and roofs and people injured.
Residents described soaked bedding and uncertainty about where their families would sleep; Palestinian officials warned of risks from cold and disease.
Gaza authorities and civil society groups called for international intervention and increased access for humanitarian supplies.
Officials said Gaza needs about 200,000 tents or prefabricated homes, as well as heating supplies; one report also described a shortage of rescue equipment.

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Key facts

Flooded tents: About 70,000, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office.
Initial losses: About $3 million, according to the Government Media Office.
Distress calls: About 1,500 in 10 hours, according to Gaza civil defence.
Shelter need: About 200,000 tents or prefabricated homes, according to Gaza officials.
Storm date: Saturday, November 7, 2026.