Heavy seasonal downpours are exacerbating a dire humanitarian situation as torrential rains cause war-damaged buildings to collapse, flood tents, and soak belongings, OCHA reported.
To promptly address flood warnings, a coordinated system of UN agencies and NGOs is distributing tents, tarpaulins, warm clothing, blankets, and dignity kits across Gaza.
The UN and partners are also deploying heavy equipment to remove overflowing sewage from residential areas due to serious health risks. OCHA noted increased risks of hypothermia, especially in babies, and illnesses from sewage flooding.
Humanitarian teams are aiding hundreds of displaced people from the At Tufah neighborhood in Gaza City, where military operations have forced many to flee.
Those remaining or returning to the As Sanafour neighborhood in At Tufah face significant challenges accessing water, food, and basic services.
Rescue operations are ongoing.
Between December 23 and 26, partners in water, sanitation, and hygiene distributed tens of thousands of dignity kits, hygiene kits, and shampoo bottles across Gaza, reaching around 150,000 people, according to OCHA.
As of Sunday, partners addressing food insecurity reached over a million people, nearly half of Gaza’s population, through 60 distribution points with December’s monthly general food aid.
Additionally, humanitarian partners distributed veterinary kits and animal feed to over 2,000 families with livestock between December 9 and 26, supporting local production and reducing aid dependence.
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