Strong rain clouds are being monitored off the coast of Gaza and the low pressure system is intensifying in the Strip tonight

Arab Weather - The latest satellite images from the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate the formation of strong rain clouds off the coast of Gaza as the low pressure system deepens. God willing, these clouds are expected to cross the atmosphere of the Strip in the coming hours, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, with rising water levels and the occurrence of water pools.

During the hours of Wednesday/Thursday night and Thursday day, the effect of the low pressure system will deepen, the weather will get colder, and the amount of rain clouds will also increase over the Mediterranean Sea off the Strip. It is expected to cross various areas of Gaza, God willing. The weather will be cold, rainy, and very stormy, and the rain will be heavy to very heavy, causing the water level to rise significantly and water pools to occur.

Strong winds accompany the depression and the strongest waves since the beginning of winter threaten the coasts of the Gaza Strip

The effects of the low pressure system will not only be in the form of cold weather and heavy rain, but the effects will also be strong in terms of winds, as cold and stormy winds are expected to blow over the Gaza Strip during the night hours of Wednesday/Thursday and during Thursday, accompanied by strong gusts reaching speeds of 100 km/hour, and are considered the most severe in the Strip since the beginning of the season.

Strong winds are expected to cause waves to rise sharply, reaching a height of nearly 5 metres, and the possibility of sea waves entering land becomes very high due to the unprecedented high waves since the beginning of winter.

The depression may worsen the humanitarian situation for more than two million people

The expected low pressure system in the region is expected to worsen the humanitarian situation for more than two million people in some affected areas. Due to strong winds and heavy rains that may lead to flash floods, many areas may be exposed to flooding, threatening the livelihoods of citizens.

Experts expect areas with weak infrastructure and many camps housing displaced people to be affected. In addition, heavy rains and strong winds could disrupt transportation and cut off roads, making it more difficult to deliver humanitarian aid.

God knows best.