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Heavy rains have flooded shelters across the Gaza Strip, putting displaced families living in flood-prone areas and damaged buildings at "immediate risk," the United Nations warned Saturday, as humanitarian organizations struggle with shortages of emergency supplies.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said most of Gaza's 2.1 million residents remain displaced, with many living in deteriorating tents that provide little protection against worsening weather.
"We are deeply concerned for families already affected and those most exposed to the worsening conditions," OCHA said in a statement posted on X.
Humanitarian organizations have mobilized to distribute emergency supplies and assist families affected by the flooding, but available stocks remain "insufficient," the agency warned.
OCHA said prolonged funding shortages and restrictions had undermined preparations for the deteriorating weather conditions.
"Months of funding shortfalls and restrictions have severely constrained preparations," the agency said.
It called for the immediate entry of winter supplies, heavy machinery, engine oil and spare parts needed to keep humanitarian vehicles and generators operational.
"More humanitarian funding is urgent," OCHA added.
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