Gaza Floods Appeal
Floods have torn through Gaza’s camps. More storms are coming. Our team is on the ground, reaching families with nothing dry left. Your donation can keep a family dry, warm and protected.
GAZA FLOODS APPEAL
As of 11 November 2026, 106,000+ people have been directly affected (UNICEF). More than 6,000 family shelters have been destroyed and 17,400 damaged. Six lives have been lost, including an infant and three young children.
For families facing their fourth winter of displacement, the danger is far from over. More storms are approaching, and thousands have nowhere dry or safe to sleep.
Gaza Floods Emergency Impact in Numbers
Gaza Floods Crisis: Why Families Need Help Now
Cold, wet and nowhere dry to sleep. Families across Gaza are struggling to protect themselves from flooding as temperatures fall to 5°C. Winter has only just begun, and more storms are approaching.
The shortage of emergency supplies is severe. Gaza needs 121,000 tents, with just 2,800 in stock. Another 1.7 million mattresses are needed, but only 4,993 are available.
Winter clothing supplies cover just 1% of need. Without dry bedding, warm clothing and adequate shelter, families face growing health risks throughout the winter months
Why Wet Means Danger
Wet is colder than cold. Water can pull heat from the body 25 times faster than air, making soaked bedding and clothing especially dangerous during Gaza’s winter.
Babies are particularly vulnerable because newborns lose heat faster than adults (WHO). Floodwater mixed with sewage increases the risk of illness, while damp shelters can worsen respiratory problems.
Families urgently need practical protection: sealed tents, dry bedding, warm clothes and barriers to keep floodwater out.
Voices from the camps
“These children and their mother were killed because they had nowhere safe to sleep.”
Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF
“Our entire tent is flooded. The water came in on the children, soaking our mattresses and clothes. The children now have no clothes left to wear.”
Umm Omar Arafat, displaced mother in Gaza
What Your Donation Can Do for Families in Gaza
A sealed tent. Water kept out. A dry place to sleep. Your donation can help provide practical protection for families facing flooding and freezing winter conditions.
What Islamic Help Is Doing Right Now
Islamic Help’s own team in Gaza is responding to the floods and distributing emergency aid now. Our team speaks with families, identifies their most urgent needs and delivers assistance directly.
In the first phase, we are working to reach 4,200 families, representing 21,000 people, across Gaza City, Khan Younis, Deir al Balah, Nuseirat and Al Mawasi; our response focuses on five essential areas:
- Emergency Shelter and Flood Protection
Family tents, insulated tarpaulins, sandbag barriers and sealing off kits to help protect shelters from flooding. - Bedding and Household Essentials
Mattresses, winter blankets, heavy quilts and essential supplies to help families stay warm and dry. - Children’s Winter Protection
Warm clothing, footwear and infant winter kits to protect vulnerable children from the cold. - Light and Safety
Rechargeable lamps and solar lighting to improve visibility and safety around displacement camps. - Emergency Food Assistance
Food parcels, fresh vegetables and essential food supplies for families affected by the floods.
Our First Phase Response
Updates From Gaza
6 November 2026
Heavy rain and strong winds have flooded displacement camps across all five of Gaza’s governorates. In Gaza City, Deir al Balah, Nuseirat, Khan Younis and Al Mawasi, floodwater has entered tents, destroying bedding, clothing and essential belongings. Water has reached depths of up to 1.5 metres in some locations (UN OCHA).
11 November 2026
Floods have torn through displacement camps across Gaza, leaving thousands of families without adequate shelter. Islamic Help’s team is on the ground and distributing emergency aid now. We are working to reach 4,200 families in the first phase of our response, prioritising urgent needs for shelter, warmth and flood protection
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What caused the Gaza floods in November 2026?Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused widespread flooding across Gaza from 6 November 2026. Damaged drainage systems and weakened infrastructure worsened conditions across displacement camps. According to UN OCHA, floodwater reached depths of up to 1.5 metres in some areas, destroying temporary shelters and exposing Palestinian families to dangerous winter conditions.
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How many people have been affected by the Gaza floods?According to UNICEF, more than 106,000 people were affected by the Gaza floods as of 9 November 2026. UN OCHA reported over 26,000 households requesting assistance, more than 6,000 family shelters destroyed and 17,400 damaged. More than 3,900 households were left without shelter, with assessments continuing.
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Why are the Gaza floods so dangerous for displaced families?The Gaza floods threaten 1.7 million displaced people living in tents, makeshift shelters or damaged buildings, including 1.4 million living in tents. Floodwater damages bedding, clothing and essential supplies, exposing families to cold temperatures and contaminated water. Children face increased risks of hypothermia, respiratory infections and waterborne illness.
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What emergency aid do families affected by the Gaza floods need?Families affected by the Gaza floods urgently need waterproof shelter, warm blankets, dry mattresses, winter clothing and food. Tarpaulins and sandbag barriers can help protect tents from further flooding. Islamic Help’s Gaza Floods Emergency Appeal aims to provide emergency shelter, winter essentials, flood protection and food assistance to displaced Palestinian families.
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How can I donate to Gaza flood victims from the UK?You can donate to Gaza flood victims through Islamic Help’s Gaza Floods Emergency Appeal. Choose a suggested donation amount or enter your own contribution online. Your donation can support emergency shelter, winter blankets, flood protection and essential supplies for displaced Palestinian families through Islamic Help’s combined Gaza flood and winter relief response.
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How much does it cost to help a family affected by the Gaza floods?Islamic Help offers four donation options for Gaza flood relief. £25 can provide a winter blanket, £70 can seal and insulate a flooded tent, £100 can protect a tent with sandbag barriers, and £300 can provide a new family tent. Prices are averages, with surplus supporting Gaza flood and winter aid.
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How does Islamic Help deliver emergency aid to families in Gaza?Islamic Help coordinates Gaza flood relief through its own field office team, sourcing supplies locally where possible and working with humanitarian response clusters. Its eight week emergency response aims to reach 4,200 displaced families, approximately 21,000 people, across Gaza City, Khan Younis, Deir al Balah, Nuseirat and Al Mawasi.
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Can I give Zakat to help victims of the Gaza floods?Islamic Help identifies its Gaza Floods Emergency Appeal as eligible for Emergency Zakat donations, subject to final confirmation. Zakat contributions can support eligible Palestinian families affected by flooding and displacement. Once eligibility is confirmed, donors can select the Zakat option at checkout to ensure their contribution is allocated appropriately.
