Torrential downpours across the Gaza Strip have submerged thousands of makeshift tents in overcrowded refugee camps, leaving displaced Palestinians in extreme distress. The government media office in Gaza reported on Saturday, November 7, 2026, that at least 70,000 tents were flooded during just 12 hours of continuous rainfall, soaking mattresses, blankets, and essential belongings.
Gaza’s Civil Defense authority confirmed receiving over 1,500 emergency distress calls as water rushed into shelters. While three abandoned structures collapsed under the deluge, no fatalities have been reported so far. Residents in Gaza City were seen using sandbags in desperate attempts to block water channels, while parents hurried to move young children to higher ground. Displaced local Olfat Magdoub shared that mattresses were completely soaked, forcing families to sleep directly on wet ground—repeating hardships faced during earlier rainstorms two weeks ago.
Read nextDeath Toll Rises to 22 in Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Capital SanaaMunicipal and emergency officials warned that ongoing fuel blockades and the destruction of heavy equipment—including water-pumping trucks and bulldozers—have paralyzed their ability to manage the disaster. Hamas blamed Israel for restricting shelter and construction supplies from entering the enclave. In response, Israel’s military coordination body, COGAT, stated it is working with international aid organizations to intensify efforts to improve health and sanitation conditions across Gaza during the rainy season.
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