Scorching Heat Amplifies Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis

In Gaza, record heat is exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation. Aid agencies are struggling to address the compounded challenges, as health issues and infrastructure damage persist. The extreme temperatures are disrupting medical aid, food supplies, and worsening living conditions for displaced populations.

Record temperatures are adding to the misery in Gaza, complicating humanitarian efforts as extreme heat settles over the region.

Aid agencies are tailoring their responses to cope with the brutal heat. By Nazih Osseiran and Menna Farouk BEIRUT, Aug 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In Gaza, people face not only missiles but also punishing sunlight that makes survival a daily battle.

Samaher al-Daour, who watched her son suffer in the sweltering heat, wishes the war had taken her life early on. Haitham, a 20-year-old amputee, finds recovery nearly impossible in the blistering conditions, while millions live in overcrowded shelters with no electricity or clean water.

(With inputs from agencies.)