Heatwave severely impacts people in the Gaza Strip

Hundreds of thousands of people in the Gaza Strip are suffering from the current heatwave. Many of them are in makeshift shelters, where temperatures reach about 40 degrees Celsius. Reports indicate that these shelters are so stuffy that they resemble ovens.

The extreme heat further impacts the health of residents due to diseases caused by contaminated water and pests. The current conditions in Gaza City pose a serious challenge to the quality of life and health of the people.