RAMALLAH, Nov 10 (Bernama-dpa) -- The United Nations (UN) and the Palestinian Authority have warned that the coming winter could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
UN Warns Winter Will Worsen Gaza Crisis As Families Face Cold In Tents
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The UN and Palestinian Authority warn that winter will worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, with over two million people in shelters, 84% in overcrowded emergency shelters and 65% in tents, many threatened by flooding and collapse.
- More than two million people rely on shelter and aid in Gaza.
- 84% of the population lives in overcrowded emergency shelters, 65% in tents.
- Flooding threatens over 65,000 tents and shelters, and 4,000 buildings risk collapse.
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