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Autumn Rains Renew Gaza Tent Floods
Following the early rainfall in Gaza Strip, displaced persons' fears of a repeat of the tent flooding scenario have increased, as more than 90% of them live in dilapidated tents or amidst the ruins of destroyed houses. These tents have been in use since the start of the war about three years ago, even though their expected lifespan is no more than six months, making them insufficiently resistant to rain and wind. The rain has caused water leakage, forcing the displaced to patch up the tents and cover them with earthen barriers for protection, amid a shortage of insulation materials and weather-resistant tents. These conditions are compounded by a lack of winter supplies, endangering the lives of children and the elderly, with reports of deaths and injuries due to the cold and the deterioration of shelters and infrastructure. The United Nations stated that more than 795,000 internally displaced persons are at risk of flooding, while the war has destroyed approximately 90% of housing and infrastructure in the area.
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