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More than 26,000 Gaza households sought help after heavy rains, UN says

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9 Nov 2026, 10:15 pm IST1 min read

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Aid agencies received requests for help from more than 26,000 Gaza households by November 8 after heavy rains damaged shelters and belongings, the UN humanitarian office reported on November 9. The rain began on November 6 and disrupted services in all five governorates. The UN said the overall impact was likely greater than the requests received so far. [evidence-1]

Aid partners assessed the needs of 1,877 households and provided support to 422 households across 29 displacement sites. The UN said stocks of tents, tarpaulins, blankets and clothing inside Gaza were nearly exhausted. More than 150,000 tents bought by aid partners and governments were outside Gaza awaiting dispatch. [evidence-1]

Flooded roads delayed food deliveries, and water entered parts of Nasser Medical Complex and other health facilities. The UN called for urgent funding to expand the response, including for shelter supplies and equipment to remove floodwater. [evidence-1]

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Credit: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

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