A storm swept through displacement camps in Gaza, causing floods that affected thousands of families living in tents. Civil Defence reported receiving 1,500 distress calls over a 10-hour period as a result of the severe weather.
60 other events within 300 km in the 30 days around this event.
This report has no exact coordinates, so it is shown at country level (shaded area).
If you're in the area
Active conflict area. Check your government's travel advisory before any travel to Palestine,
and follow your embassy's instructions if you are already there.
Never walk or drive through floodwater — 30 cm of moving water can carry a car.
Follow evacuation orders and move to higher ground early, not when water is already rising.
Keep your phone charged and follow the national weather service for updates.
Emergency numbers
Call the local emergency number and follow instructions from local authorities. Your embassy can confirm the right number.