"The flooding began on Thursday when the first winter storm hit Gaza. The United Nations confirmed more than 13,000 households were affected within hours. Conditions deteriorated over the following days as the rain continued, overwhelming the worn tents that have housed displaced families for nearly two years. Many displacement camps sit at lower elevations than surrounding areas. Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reported on Monday that some areas are completely submerged after water rushed in from all sides."
"More than 288,000 families in Gaza are enduring a shelter crisis as Israeli restrictions on humanitarian supplies worsen conditions for Palestinians displaced by the war, the territory's Government Media Office says. Local authorities said in a statement on Monday that heavy rainfall over recent days submerged tens of thousands of makeshift tents across Gaza, leaving Palestinians suffering under conditions that no society can endure."
More than 288,000 families in Gaza are enduring a severe shelter crisis as restrictions on humanitarian supplies worsen conditions for displaced Palestinians. Heavy rainfall from the first winter storm submerged tens of thousands of makeshift tents, overwhelming worn shelters used for nearly two years and affecting more than 13,000 households within hours. Many displacement camps sit at lower elevations and became rapidly inundated as water rushed in from all sides. Gaza authorities say the enclave requires 300,000 tents and mobile homes to provide basic shelter. Entry of shelter supplies has been prevented despite a ceasefire that came into effect on October 10, and the Government Media Office holds the occupation responsible for the resulting suffering.
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