Heavy rains exacerbated the difficult conditions in Gaza Strip, while United Nations humanitarian workers expressed concern about the deteriorating health situation, in light of the continued Israeli raids on the north, center and south of the Strip.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that many areas in Gaza Strip were flooded, making the situation of the displaced more difficult.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned of the difficulty of managing sanitation conditions in crowded shelters, as floods and the accumulation of waste lead to the spread of insects, mosquitoes and mice, which exacerbates the risk of the diseases spread.
Earlier this week, 360,000 cases of infectious diseases were documented in shelters, although the actual numbers may be higher.
