Heavy rains flood tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as winter conditions worsen
Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents sheltering displaced people across Gaza, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Residents were seen trying to clear water from their tents with pots and pans as the weather worsened. Some said they were left without shelter after the flooding.A UNICEF representative for Palestine, Jonathan Veitch, said the situation was becoming more desperate because of restrictions on the entry of heavy machinery and supplies such as engine oil. He said aid workers were being stopped in the street by people begging for help, and described the flooding as affecting nearly everyone in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 17:03 LONDON
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UNHCR warns displaced people face climate hazards ahead of COP31 in Turkey
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries highly exposed to climate hazards. The warning comes days before the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, where governments are expected to discuss ways to respond to rising climate risks. The agency said droughts, floods and extreme heat are making it harder to find lasting solutions for people forced from their homes.According to the agency, three-quarters of the world's displaced people are now in countries facing severe exposure to climate-related hazards. It said the problem affects refugees and other forcibly displaced people who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 23:59 LONDON
