Impact of Severe Weather on Displaced People in the Gaza Strip
The fact sheet shows that severe weather, heavy rainfall, and strong winds have further worsened the humanitarian conditions of displaced people in the Gaza Strip, particularly those living in tents and fragile temporary shelters. More than 250,000 displaced people were directly affected, while approximately 1.5 million people are living across more than 970 displacement sites, most of which consist of tents or inadequate temporary structures.
According to the reported figures, 17 people died because of the severe weather, including four children. Thirteen houses collapsed, and approximately 27,000 tents sheltering displaced families were flooded. Fatalities under collapsed buildings were also reported, particularly in Gaza City and North Gaza. More than 106 displacement sites experienced direct storm-related impacts.
The United Nations has identified an urgent need for 300,000 new tents, as many existing shelters are damaged or unable to protect families from rain, flooding, and cold weather. UN organisations have also warned that restrictions on the entry of shelter materials, inadequate sanitation, accumulated water, and damaged infrastructure are increasing the risk of disease outbreaks.
The figures demonstrate how displacement and severe weather are creating overlapping protection, health, and shelter emergencies. Immediate priorities include providing safe and weather-resistant shelters, accelerating the entry and distribution of shelter materials, improving drainage and sanitation services, and prioritising children and the most vulnerable displaced families.