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At least 11 die in storm-hit Gaza from cold and collapsing buildings

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-storm-die-cold-collapsing-buildings

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/40295315

By Mera Aladam
12 December 2025 10:20 GMT

Overall, at least 13 buildings - already partly damaged from Israeli bombing - collapsed due to heavy rain and strong winds, according to the Gaza-based Government Media Office. Some people remain trapped under the rubble, with others wounded.

Meanwhile, over 27,000 tents of displaced families have been destroyed or swept away by floods and strong winds. More than 250,000 displaced people have been affected by rain, floods, and collapsing shelters.

Over 4,300 distress calls have been made across the Gaza Strip since the storm began earlier this week, the Ministry of Interior and National Security said.

Despite limited resources, the ministry said search-and-rescue civil defence teams, along with police, are doing their best to help people.