Photos: Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
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Summary
Heavy rain flooded tents sheltering displaced people across Gaza, leaving many without shelter, Palestinian authorities said. The flooding also led to injuries after walls and roofs collapsed, while Civil Defence teams reported receiving more than 1,500 requests for help overnight.Key Facts
- Gaza authorities said about 70,000 tents were flooded on the first day of rain.
- Displaced families fled flooded camps in parts of Gaza City, northern Gaza and central Gaza.
- Authorities said dozens of cracked walls and roofs collapsed and caused injuries, some of them critical.
- Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Basal said teams received more than 1,500 calls for urgent assistance overnight.
- Basal said Civil Defence was operating without equipment or other capabilities.
- Palestinian authorities appealed to international and humanitarian organizations to help people affected by the flooding.
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