Families brace for a fourth winter of wind, rain and floods in Gaza’s camps

What the report says

Families in Gaza are preparing for another winter in tents and makeshift shelters as rain, wind and flooding threaten displacement camps, according to Al Jazeera. The report, published Oct. 28, 2026, describes residents in western Gaza City and other areas patching torn tarpaulins, tying down worn nylon sheets and trying to protect belongings from seawater, rainwater and cold temperatures.

The article focuses on several displaced Palestinians, including Mohammed al-Jamal, Khitam Salman and Yosra Mesleh, who say repeated storms have damaged their shelters and left them struggling to keep dry. Al-Jamal, whose family was displaced from Gaza City’s Shujayea neighbourhood, said the family cannot afford replacement materials. Salman, displaced from Beit Lahiya, said her tents have collapsed multiple times and are no longer fit for living. Mesleh, whose home in Gaza City was destroyed, said flooding inside the tent has made daily life difficult.

Al Jazeera links these hardships to wider destruction across Gaza after the war that began in October 2023. It cites humanitarian and municipal figures saying many people still need shelter assistance, while damaged roads, drainage systems and a shortage of materials and machinery make winter preparations difficult. The report says Gaza City’s infrastructure has been heavily damaged and that drainage capacity is far below normal.

The piece underscores that this could be the fourth winter displaced Palestinians have faced without adequate shelter, with aid restrictions and limited supplies leaving many families exposed to worsening weather.