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Gaza Tents: Heat Traps & Disease Spread
11 Aug
Summary
- Tents can feel over 50C inside during extreme heat.
- Lack of clean water causes widespread skin diseases.
- Children suffer heat exhaustion and infections.
Palestinians in Gaza are facing severe hardship, particularly during periods of extreme heat. Those living in makeshift tents experience temperatures that can feel over 50C due to poor ventilation, significantly hotter than the external 37C. The proximity to the sea adds to the discomfort with relentless humidity.
Access to clean drinking water remains a significant challenge, contributing to a worrying increase in skin diseases and other health issues. Children are especially vulnerable, suffering from heat exhaustion, dehydration, and infections caused by sweating and inadequate hygiene. The ongoing conflict exacerbates these conditions, with many displaced multiple times.
Humanitarian organizations are highlighting the difficult living conditions, especially for those in tents. The situation is compounded by overcrowding and a lack of basic resources, making survival a daily struggle amidst the rubble and conflict.
