Gaza landslide kills five and buries family members in displaced‑person camp
The Guardian reported that high winds and heavy rain caused a sand bank overlooking a camp for displaced families south of Deir al‑Balah to collapse on…
The Guardian reported that high winds and heavy rain caused a sand bank overlooking a camp for displaced families south of Deir al‑Balah to collapse on Sunday. The landslide killed five people and crushed at least three tents. Witnesses said they scrambled to rescue three members of a family who were buried under the debris. The collapse left the camp in chaos as residents tried to pull the victims from the sand. The incident highlights the vulnerability of makeshift shelters to extreme weather in the region.
Why it matters
The tragedy shows how weather‑related hazards can exacerbate the humanitarian crisis for displaced people in Gaza.
Key details
- Location
- Palestinian Territories · Middle East
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- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Gaza, Witnesses, Deir
- Section
- World
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