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Nearly a million displaced Gazans live in sites at risk of flooding, UN says
Supplies on hand could partly help only 18% of the 294,250 families needing winter shelter aid, and about 8,600 shelter kits remain blocked from entry.
OCHA said about 950,000 displaced people in Gaza live in sites at medium to high risk of flooding, more than 400,000 of them at high risk, with winter shelter needs 66% unfunded.
In its 15 October report, OCHA said around 950,000 displaced people were living in sites assessed as being at medium to high risk of flooding, including more than 400,000 at high risk.
Available stocks could partially assist only 18% of the 294,250 families who need winter shelter support. Shelter needs were 66% unfunded and roughly 8,600 emergency shelter kits were blocked from entering.
About 44,000 people live in more than 2,300 structurally unsafe buildings.
The report also said 44% of surveyed households had gone to bed hungry at least once in the previous 30 days.
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OCHA says response capacity will be strained once heavy rains begin, given shortages of equipment and supplies.
Source: OCHA
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- OCHA, 15 Oct 2026
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