Ammon News - Heavy rain flooded tents sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, while strong winds destroyed hundreds of others, as a severe winter storm continues to hit the area for the second consecutive day amid a lack of resources and protective supplies.

The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has worsened as the region faces a powerful low-pressure system accompanied by torrential rain and strong winds. Displaced families remain without adequate protection or relief assistance, forcing many to endure another night in extreme cold, as winds tore apart what remained of their worn-out tents, leaving them unfit for shelter in such conditions.

Thousands of displaced people are living in harsh conditions, with freezing temperatures and strong winds battering tents made of nylon and thin fabric that offer little to no protection from rain and storms. Most families are sheltering in streets, stadiums, public squares, and schools, without basic means to protect them from the cold and severe weather.

The crisis is further aggravated by the lack of fuel, leaving families unable to secure any form of heating as nighttime temperatures drop sharply. This has had serious consequences for children in particular, with several deaths reported as a result of the extreme cold.

WAFA