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Flood risk looms for Gaza's 950k displaced
The article discusses the United Nations' warnings about the flood risks in the Gaza Strip as winter approaches, and its impact on approximately 950,000 displaced people suffering from difficult humanitarian conditions, especially amid worsening shelter situations and a shortage of aid. Reports indicate that over 400,000 displaced individuals are at risk of flooding, and 294,250 families need support for shelter; however, current supplies cover only 18% of these families. The sector also faces tragic humanitarian conditions, with more than 2.15 million internally displaced persons living in uninhabitable tents, and over 60% of these tents are worn out and must be replaced immediately. Amid the escalation of Israeli violence, which has resulted in the deaths of over 249,000 Palestinians, damages include the destruction of thousands of shelters, worsened humanitarian conditions, and displaced people living in unsafe conditions, with the sector facing catastrophic risks as winter begins.
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