Extreme weather exacerbates refugee camp hardships

Displaced women in Jordan, Bangladesh, and South Sudan face worsening conditions as extreme weather compounds the challenges of refugee life.

Sarah Raza reports for The Washington Post.

In short:

• In Jordan, Hamda al-Marzouq copes with extreme heat, impacting daily life and health in the Za’atari refugee camp.
• Umme Solima in Bangladesh struggles with landslides and damaged infrastructure, making daily survival difficult in Cox’s Bazar.
• Nyapuoch Phan Dak in South Sudan endures relentless flooding, limiting food supplies and mobility in the Rubkona camp.

Key quote:

“We walk long distances in the water, sometimes in the rain, and at times, we would even get no milk. But sometimes we’re able to get milk and sell to get something to feed our children.”

— Nyapuoch Phan Dak, refugee, widow, and mother of four in a South Sudan camp

Why this matters:

Extreme weather linked to climate change worsens the already dire conditions in refugee camps, threatening the survival and dignity of millions.