Storm Byron has severely impacted Gaza’s makeshift tent camps, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis faced by tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians. Following two months of ceasefire that failed to improve conditions, families have found their belongings and food supplies soaked, with floodwaters reaching knee-deep in some areas. Reports from aid organizations highlight a significant shortage of shelter materials allowed into the region during the truce, contributing to the suffering of those displaced. The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, emphasized that overcrowded and unsanitary living environments increase the risk of illness and infection, and urged for unhindered humanitarian assistance. Distressed residents have reported extensive flooding, with many struggling to bail water from their tents. Local officials noted that at least three already-damaged buildings in Gaza City partially collapsed due to the storm, prompting warnings against sheltering in such structures. The Palestinian Civil Defence reported receiving over 2,500 distress calls related to damaged tents and shelters since the storm’s onset.
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