Saralnama60 million tonnes of debris await clearing in Gaza after the recent conflict. The UN estimates $70 billion in damage, with 84% of the strip destroyed. In Gaza City, destruction reaches 92%. Rebuilding homes, businesses, and essential services is a daunting task. Water infrastructure faces severe damage, with over 70% of facilities impacted. 282,904 houses and apartments are damaged or destroyed. Experts say housing reconstruction could take decades. The power grid is largely down, with 80% of assets destroyed or non-operational. Agriculture has suffered greatly, with 82.4% of annual crops and 97% of tree crops damaged. Schools need major repairs, with 91.8% of buildings requiring full reconstruction or rehabilitation. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 00:53 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 60 million tonnes of debris await clearing in Gaza after the recent conflict
- The UN estimates $70 billion in damage, with 84% of the strip destroyed
- In Gaza City, destruction reaches 92%