'The sea took all of our things': Floodwaters devastate beach encampment in Khan YounisJust two days after taking out a loan to set up a makeshift home in a tent encampment for his family, Mohammed Kark felt water at his feet as the family was sleeping Sunday night. Mohammed Kark said waves from the sea swept away his two young children overnight Sunday and other people had to rush to rescue them. His family was one of hundreds whose tents were flooded and swept away by heavy rains and rising sea levels in Khan Younis. "The water took all our things. Some families at the tent encampment told CBC News they sought shelter near the beach because of overcrowding in other areas in Khan Younis.

Source: CBC News November 25, 2024 17:51 UTC