Civil defense in Gaza warns of "humanitarian disaster" due to rainwater


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  • Monday, 25 Nov 2024

GAZA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip warned on Sunday of a "humanitarian disaster" due to rainwater, which could cause flooding and damage to the tents of displaced people.

The Civil Defense Authority said in a press statement that "due to the rain, the tents of the displaced people in the Yarmouk Stadium shelter camp, the Gaza Municipality Park, the Beach Camp, and the tents set up in schools in Gaza City were damaged."

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