Recent rainfall-induced floods in several Yemeni governorates have caused significant damage to homes, camps, and infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and worsening the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing conflict and blockade.
According to a preliminary report by the Supreme Council for the Management and Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation (SCMCHA), from the end of July to August 15, the floods affected 33,140 families across 14 governorates, most of whom are displaced families.
The report noted that Hodeidah province is one of the most severely affected governorates, with 10,494 families impacted by the floods, including 31 reported deaths.
The report confirmed that the floods caused damage to 9,686 families in Hajjah, including 2,800 displaced families in Abs District.
Additionally, 2,301 families were affected in Saada, with two reported deaths. The floods also impacted 2,740 families in Dhamar and 2,699 families in Sanaa province.
The report indicated that the floods have affected 2,476 families in Al-Jawf, 1,281 families in Taiz, 226 families in Raymah, 238 families in Ibb, 218 families in Al-Bayda, 351 families in Al-Mahweet, 117 families in Amanat Al-Asimah, and 176 families in Amran.
Since the beginning of August, our country has experienced heavy rainfall amid warnings of continued rainy weather, which has resulted in the deaths of dozens and significant damage to many residents, especially those living in displacement camps and in plains and valleys.
Concurrently, there are calls to take all necessary measures to protect lives and property by the relevant authorities.
For it its part, the National Meteorological Center and Early Warning has strongly renewed its warnings to citizens in areas expected to experience rainfall.
It called on residents not to be in valleys and flood paths, seeking shelter from thunderstorms, strong winds, hailstones, and potential landslides, amid reports that Yemen will experience heavy rainfall in the coming days and hours, especially in the western governorates.
Earlier, meteorologists indicated that a new low-pressure system would affect Yemen in the coming hours and days.
They predicted that the Mahrah Governorate would experience the initial effects of this new rainy weather condition, emphasizing that this weather differs significantly from previous ones, with factors that could enhance its intensity and strength.
