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Gaza’s infrastructure collapse leaves residents defenceless against floods
Executive Summary
AI-generatedHeavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across Gaza, submerging tens of thousands of tents and affecting hundreds of thousands of residents. This severe humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by the catastrophic destruction of the enclave's stormwater and sewage networks resulting from the ongoing conflict. Municipal services are critically impaired due to a severe shortage of equipment, leaving residents vulnerable to the weather.
Key Insights
- The catastrophic deterioration of Gaza's stormwater and sewage systems is the primary cause of the widespread flooding.
- The storm has damaged or submerged 70,000 tents, impacting approximately 350,000 people in the enclave.
- Gaza City's municipality has lost 85% of its heavy equipment fleet, severely limiting response capabilities.
- The destruction has reduced Gaza City's drainage capacity to approximately 20% due to damaged pumps and drains.
- Civil Defence faced massive challenges, responding to only 218 out of over 2,000 distress calls due to fuel and equipment shortages.
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