Torrential rains in a number of Yemeni governorates have caused the destruction of homes, camps and infrastructure, amidst civilian deaths and injuries, which has exacerbated the humanitarian suffering experienced by the Yemeni people as a result of the aggression and siege.
According to a preliminary report issued by the Supreme Council for Humanitarian Affairs, the floods, from the end of July until August 15, in 14 governorates have caused damage to 33,140 families, most of whom are displaced families.
The report indicated that Hodeidah Governorate is one of the most affected governorates, as the number of families affected by the floods reached 10,494 families, including 31 deaths.
The report indicated that the floods caused damage to 9,686 families in Hajjah, including 2,800 displaced families in Abs District, and 2,301 families in Saada, with two deaths and 2,740 families affected in Dhamar Governorate, and 2,699 families in Sana’a Governorate.
It reported that the floods affected 2,476 families in Al-Jawf, 1,281 families in Taiz, 226 families in Raymah, 238 families in Ibb Governorate, 218 families in Al-Bayda, 351 families in Al-Mahwit, 117 families in the capital, and 176 families in Amran.
The Supreme Council for Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation and its branches in the governorates, in coordination with humanitarian partners, continue to provide humanitarian response to affected families in a number of governorates.
The initial response report confirmed that the Council worked with a number of UN, international and local organizations to provide shelter, in-kind, cash and food assistance to 20,266 families in the affected governorates.
The report stated that aid was disbursed to 9,933 families in Hodeidah Governorate, 2,667 families in Hajjah Governorate, 2,892 families in Saada Governorate, 1,202 families in Ibb Governorate, 118 families in Al Bayda Governorate, 162 families in Al Jawf Governorate, and shelter and in-kind assistance was disbursed to 878 families in the capital.
According to the report, aid was disbursed to 451 families in Dhamar Governorate, 229 families in Raymah Governorate, 258 families in Sana’a Governorate, 257 families in Al Mahwit Governorate, 814 families in Amran Governorate, and 405 families in Al Dhale Governorate.
