Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry to urgently step up humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza after heavy rains flooded thousands of shelters housing displaced families.

In a statement on Monday, November 9, the prime minister expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation, highlighting images of flooded tents and children facing hunger, extreme cold, and a lack of safe shelter.

According to Gaza’s government media office, at least 70,000 tents were flooded within 12 hours, affecting tens of thousands of displaced people. Gaza’s civil defence service also reported receiving around 1,500 distress calls from residents seeking assistance.

Local authorities say fuel shortages and damaged emergency equipment have made it difficult to respond to the flooding.

Shehbaz Sharif condemned what he described as violations of the ceasefire and international law and criticised restrictions on humanitarian supplies entering Gaza.

He said he had instructed the Foreign Ministry to pursue all possible channels to increase relief assistance without delay.

The latest flooding has further worsened conditions for Palestinians already living in temporary shelters after years of conflict and displacement.