Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to launch cries for help over their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp, saying an acute water crisis has made the situation far worse.

According to human rights sources, the refugees have lashed out at the national and international humanitarian institutions over their apathy regarding the acute shortage in drinking water.

Water tanks in the camp are reportedly being filled just once week, forcing civilians to line up in long queues for hours to get a few liters of drinking water.

The families have also been forced to purchase water from mobile tanks at 100 Syrian Pounds per 10 liters. Every family needs an average of 30 liters a day.

Some 325 displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in the camp urged UNRWA, PLO, the Turkish authorities, and the concerned NGOs to live up to their responsibilities as regards their calamitous situation and to provide them with water supplies, along with much-needed cash aid, medical items, and relief services.