Gaza Municipality: Severe Thirst Grips the City Amid Only 12% of Water Supply Being Delivered - Jordan News
The water shortage has led to a surge in intestinal and skin diseases, particularly among children in shelter centers, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The municipality reiterated its urgent plea to allow the entry of sufficient fuel, maintenance materials, and equipment, and to enable technical teams to access vital facilities in order to mitigate the disaster and alleviate the suffering of the population.
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