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Thousands without shelter face lethal conditions in storm-hit Gaza as they wait for 150,000 tents
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AI-generatedSevere storms and flooding have drastically worsened the living conditions for hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza. Many are residing in fragile, damaged tents, leading to critical health risks, sanitation failures, and exposure to the elements. Aid agencies report that a large supply of 150,000 new shelters is currently held outside the territory, awaiting necessary approvals.
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- Heavy rains and winds have damaged temporary shelters, leaving tens of thousands of people without adequate housing.
- Health organizations warn of a rapid increase in respiratory illnesses and hypothermia due to the cold, damp, and overcrowded conditions.
- The UN reports that 940,000 people in Gaza are located in areas susceptible to flooding, a threat exacerbated by power outages.
- Aid efforts are hampered by bureaucratic delays, as 150,000 new tents are currently held outside Gaza awaiting permission to enter.
- The reliance on improvised, emergency shelter solutions is deemed insufficient to withstand the region's severe weather.
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