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Gaza faces over 70% water deficit
The city of Gaza is facing a severe water crisis exceeding 70%, with only about 20% of the daily needs met, estimated at around 100,000 cubic meters. The available quantities range between 15,000 to 20,000 cubic meters per day. This situation is attributed to the destruction of sewage networks and the disruption of treatment facilities, leading to wastewater leaking into the streets and the sea, with amounts reaching 24,000 cubic meters daily. This poses a threat to the marine environment and public health for residents and internally displaced persons. The crisis is worsened by a heatwave, rising temperatures, and deteriorating sanitation and sewage services, increasing the risks of infectious diseases and poor hygiene. Officials emphasize the urgent need to increase water supplies, rehabilitate water and sewage networks, halt wastewater discharges into the sea, and improve waste collection, as well as provide the necessary fuel and equipment. The Gaza Municipality has issued an international appeal to save essential services, stressing the necessity of allowing the entry of materials needed to keep operations going and prevent further deterioration of health and environmental conditions in the city.
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