The Independent: Gazans await end of war as they brace for storm.
The Independent added in this report that fathers are preparing for the impending storms and for this purpose they are strengthening the tents with old pieces of wood and trying to cover the holes in the tents with various objects, while mothers are preparing the inside of the tents amidst the intense humidity and the few and worn-out necessities of life.
The British newspaper continued that relief groups have also warned residents of the Gaza Strip about the risk of staying in buildings on the verge of destruction, but the problem is that a large part of the Gaza Strip is covered in rubble, and there are limited places left to shelter from the rain.
According to IRNA, the head of the government information office in the Gaza Strip previously reported on the dire situation in the region in light of the fragility of the infrastructure due to the Israeli regime’s attacks and adverse weather conditions, and said: “Given that the crossings continue to be closed, there is a fear of a new disaster.”
Ismail al-Thawabta stated: “In light of the fragility of the infrastructure due to the genocide and the ongoing destruction and devastation, warnings of a catastrophe in the Gaza Strip are likely.”
He added: “Incessant rain, strong winds, and the possibility of flash floods and water accumulation with the arrival of a low-pressure system are further complicating the situation.”
Al-Thawabta emphasized: “Government organizations, in coordination with other institutions and with existing facilities, have provided shelter for several families affected by the previous adverse weather conditions, but due to a lack of resources and widespread destruction, shelter was provided in limited conditions.”
The head of the government information office in Gaza continued: “Given the continuation of the attacks, the situation of those affected by the adverse weather conditions remains difficult and complicated.”
Al-Thawabta added: “A large number of families are still living in temporary shelters that lack the necessities for a dignified life.”
He said: “There has been significant damage to infrastructure, including drinking water and rainwater drainage networks, and this is in the shadow of continuing health and environmental risks. The ability of those involved to meet needs due to the siege of Gaza, the closure of crossings, and the prevention of the entry of materials needed for settlement and shelter is weak, and this is evidence of a new disaster.
The critical situation in the Gaza Strip continues while the Zionist regime has prevented the implementation of its commitments within the framework of the ceasefire, including the entry of 300,000 tents and prefabricated houses into the area.
The two-year genocidal war of the Zionist regime against the people of Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023 with US support, has left more than 70,000 martyrs and 171,000 injured, and has also destroyed about 90 percent of its civilian infrastructure.