UK charity warns of severe winter weather impact on Gaza's displaced families

UK-Med, a British charity operating a field hospital in Gaza, warns of severe impacts from winter rains on the already struggling population. Over 1.6 million people in makeshift shelters face flooding and damage as the weather worsens. Nine-year-old Ahmad, a patient at the hospital, recently lost his family's tent to flooding. His mother, Neveen, described the devastation, stating that all their belongings were ruined. The family is now separated, with some members staying at the hospital. The UN reports that thousands of displaced families along Gaza's coast are affected by the heavy rains. Many tents have been flooded, and shelters damaged, particularly in the Al Mawasi area, which houses many displaced individuals.