UN: Heavy rains flood shelters in Gaza, displaced families in 'immediate danger'

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that heavy rains have flooded shelters in the Gaza Strip. Most of the 2.1 million residents remain displaced and are living in deteriorating tents. The organization said funds and supplies are lacking and called for the urgent entry of winter supplies and equipment.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 7 November 2026 at 17:591 min read

The key facts

OCHA warned that heavy rains flooded shelters and created an 'immediate danger' for displaced families in vulnerable areas and damaged buildings.
Most of Gaza's 2.1 million residents remain displaced, with many living in tents offering limited protection from the weather.
Humanitarian organizations are distributing emergency supplies, but stocks are 'insufficient'; OCHA demands urgent funding and access for machinery and spare parts.

Heavy rains flooded shelters in the Gaza Strip

Heavy rains have flooded shelters in the Gaza Strip, placing families living in flood-prone areas and damaged buildings in conditions of 'immediate danger.' The warning was issued on Saturday, November 7, by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in a statement posted on the social media platform X.

2.1 million people remain displaced

According to OCHA, most of Gaza's 2.1 million residents remain displaced, and many are living in dilapidated tents that offer little protection from worsening weather. 'We are deeply concerned for the families who have already been affected and for those most vulnerable to deteriorating conditions,' the agency said.

Supplies are insufficient, preparations are limited

Humanitarian organizations are mobilized to distribute emergency supplies and assist affected families, but available stocks are 'insufficient,' according to OCHA. The agency linked weak preparedness to 'months of funding shortages and restrictions.' OCHA called for the immediate entry of winter supplies, heavy machinery, motor oil, and spare parts needed to keep humanitarian vehicles and generators running, and stressed: 'Urgent additional humanitarian funding is needed.'