Rain causes landslide in Rafah

A massive landslide in Salahuddin area Rafah - Yousri Mohammed Heavy rains have caused an impressive landslide in Rafah, bringing traffic to a standstill. The landslide left a 32-feet-deep hole according to the authorities in Rafah. The weather conditions in the Egyptian city have been particularly bad this year, according to experts. A truck was caught in the incident, but was luckily rescued in time by a backhoe. The backhoe accidentally broke two water pipes during the process. No casualties were reported. Locals on the border fear that similar incidents will happen again due to the presence of tunnels between Gaza and Egypt. The region has witnessed several landslides in the past. Locals believe that filling the holes with sand and stones is not a solution, as heavy rains will soften the soil and cause a new landslide. Khalid Al-Qambz, a local resident, said: "I have suffered heavy losses. I'm so scared my house is going to collapse that I have hired many builders to fill the holes every time the workers in the tunnels remove dust and stones. I went to the authorities but they didn't do anything about it. I fear for my life and the safety of my family." Other residents said that the authorities in Rafah forbid loaded trucks to go through Salah al-Din area and forced drivers to take another routes, fearing the roads will collapse under the heavy weight of the truck.