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Heavy rain kills two in Iraq and swamps tens of thousands of Gaza tents.
Authorities cite fuel shortages and damaged equipment, while UNICEF says restrictions on heavy machinery worsen conditions.
OriginalSourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:56 UTCSourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:56 UTC
“Floods kill two in Iraq and swamp tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as heavy rain hits region”
“Heavy rain has brought disaster on two fronts, as flash floods in northern Iraq killed two people while flooding in Gaza inundated displacement camps, leaving tens of thousands soaked with few resources to cope.”
Two killed in Erbil floods; Gaza tents inundated by heavy rain
Key points
- Flash floods in Erbil, capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, killed a five-year-old and a bulldozer operator.
- Rainfall exceeded forecasts, reaching about 80mm after 7pm in Erbil.
- Gaza's tent camps were flooded, affecting tens of thousands of displaced people.
- Authorities cited fuel shortages and equipment damage hindering rescue and relief efforts.
- Officials warned residents to stay indoors to aid emergency teams and prevent further risk.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Rains flood thousands of displaced families’ tents in Gaza”
- SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News AsiaSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia
“Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza”
- SourceThe Times of IsraelIsraelLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IsraelSourceThe Times of IsraelIsraelLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of Israel
“Rain floods tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as storms hit Mediterranean coast”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza”
- SourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan TimesSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan Times
“Heavy rain leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza: local authorities”
- SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at DawnSourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
- SourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea HeraldSourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea Herald
“Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza: local authorities”
- SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IndiaSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
- SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
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7 7 Heavy rain kills two in Iraq and swamps tens of thousands of Gaza tents.
Authorities cite fuel shortages and damaged equipment, while UNICEF says restrictions on heavy machinery worsen conditions.