Gaza’s Winter Floods: Families Facing Cold, Hardship, and Unimaginable Conditions
As winter settles over Gaza, the situation for displaced families has grown even more severe. Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across areas already devastated by conflict. Tents and makeshift shelters—never meant to withstand harsh weather—have been soaked, collapsed, or washed away entirely. For many families, there is simply nowhere dry or warm to go.
The floods have not only damaged the little that people had left, but they have also added another layer of struggle to daily life. Parents are holding onto their children in freezing temperatures, trying to keep them warm with wet blankets and damp clothes. Basic items like boots, warm coats, and dry bedding have become luxuries many cannot find.
Families Waiting for Water in the Cold
Long queues for clean water have become routine. Families stand outside for hours in the cold rain, hoping to collect enough water for drinking and cooking. Children shiver in line next to their parents, often without proper winter clothing. The combination of conflict damage and winter flooding has pushed daily survival to frightening levels.
Shelters Cannot Protect Them
Most displaced people in Gaza rely on temporary tents or thin structures that provide little protection from wind and rain. Floodwater has seeped through floors, beds, and clothes. In some areas, people are sleeping in wet spaces because they have no alternatives. Cases of illness are rising as families struggle to stay warm in these harsh conditions.
The elderly and people with disabilities are among the most affected. With mobility challenges and weakened immunity, the cold can be especially dangerous. Many cannot stand in long water queues or move themselves to safer locations. They rely entirely on aid teams to reach them.
Children Are Suffering the Most
Winter is especially hard on children in Gaza. Many do not have warm jackets, dry shoes, or even clean blankets. The combination of hunger, cold, and fear has taken a heavy emotional and physical toll. Parents worry constantly about their children getting sick, yet they have few resources to protect them.
Dar Al Amanah’s Response
At Dar Al Amanah, our team is working to support families through this emergency. We are providing:
- Warm clothing for children
- Blankets and bedding
- Hot meals for families in flooded areas
- Essential food parcels
- Water assistance where access is limited
- Emergency supplies for families whose tents have collapsed
Our volunteers move from area to area, reaching those in the most difficult and dangerous conditions. Every donation allows us to reach more families who are depending on aid to get through this winter.
You Can Make a Difference Today
The situation in Gaza is dire, and thousands of families are facing winter with almost nothing to keep them warm or safe. Your support can help provide immediate relief—warm clothing, blankets, food, and essential winter supplies.
👉 Donate today and help us protect families facing the harsh winter and flooding in Gaza.
Your kindness can bring comfort at a time when it is needed most.
