occupied Palestinian territory: Cold Wave - Jan 2020
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Extreme weather conditions have hit the West Bank and Gaza Strip starting on Saturday 18/1/2020 including heavy rain floods, winds, and low-temperature cold wave. The heavy rain generated floods in several part of Palestine and thousands of people were affected with many families being evacuated from their homes. The extreme weather conditions resulted in the deaths of 3 people; two in the Gaza Strip and one in Jerusalem due to the heavy rains and flooding. (IFRC 2 Feb 2020))
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The weather events have deeply affected local communities, particularly in the Gaza Strip where thousands of people have already been displaced. Three deaths have occurred so far.