Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Gaza Storms Bring Flooding, Sewage, and Misery to Tent Camps
Heavy rain and storms in Gaza have flooded tent camps where many people live after being forced from their homes during the war.
This has destroyed tents, soaked belongings, and made people sick.
The Gaza government and aid groups are asking for help to provide more tents and supplies.
Heavy rain and storm surges have flooded tent camps in Gaza, destroying shelters and soaking belongings.
The Hamas-run Gaza government estimates losses at around $4.5 million, including 22,000 tents and infrastructure damage.
Aid groups urge the need for 300,000 new tents as existing ones are worn out and inadequate.
Flooding has led to surging rates of gastric illness and skin diseases in overcrowded, insanitary conditions.
The United Nations is distributing tents and assessing damage.
- Who
- Gazans living in tent camps
- What
- Experienced flooding and damage from heavy rain and storms
- When
- In recent days
- Where
- In Gaza, particularly in tent camps near the seashore
- Why
- Due to the destruction of homes during the war and the need for temporary shelters
Gaza Government and Aid Groups
United Nations
Tent Needs
Gaza Government and Aid Groups
Urgent need for 300,000 new tents
United Nations
Distributing tents and assessing damage
- Tents destroyed
- 22,000
- Tents needed
- 300,000
- People affected
- 1.5 million
- Health issues
- Gastric illness and skin diseases