Heavy Rains and Floods in Northern Yemen Result in at Least 45 Deaths
Heavy rains and flooding in northern Yemen have resulted in at least 45 fatalities.
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At least 45 people have perished in northern Yemen following intense rainfall and subsequent flooding, according to reports from local health officials and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which were released on Wednesday.
Detailed reports indicate that the deaths include 30 victims from the province of Hodeidah and another 15 from the Maqbanah district in Taiz. Rising floodwaters have displaced nearly 500 families in Hodeidah, forcing them to evacuate their homes.
OCHA's recent assessment suggests that approximately 10,000 people in Taiz have been impacted by the sudden flash floods.
Additional coverage by Houthi-affiliated media sources noted that in Hodeidah, the floods have resulted in numerous injuries and five individuals are missing. These sources also reported that various valleys were rendered inaccessible, severely disrupting community connections and slowing down rescue operations. Furthermore, they highlighted extensive damage to infrastructure and properties due to the flooding.
The National Center of Meteorology in Yemen has alerted the public about potential ongoing rainstorms, recommending avoidance of areas known for flooding.
The conflict in Yemen, which escalated in late 2014 following the Houthi takeover of Sanaa and other significant parts of the country, has plunged the nation into grave conflict. Despite a UN-mediated ceasefire in April 2022 that diminished fighting, Yemen continues to face severe economic and political hurdles.
This recent climatic catastrophe exacerbates the adversities for Yemenis, who are already dealing with severe poverty, malnutrition, and restricted access to essential services.
(With input from Xinhua)
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
Detailed reports indicate that the deaths include 30 victims from the province of Hodeidah and another 15 from the Maqbanah district in Taiz. Rising floodwaters have displaced nearly 500 families in Hodeidah, forcing them to evacuate their homes.
OCHA's recent assessment suggests that approximately 10,000 people in Taiz have been impacted by the sudden flash floods.
Additional coverage by Houthi-affiliated media sources noted that in Hodeidah, the floods have resulted in numerous injuries and five individuals are missing. These sources also reported that various valleys were rendered inaccessible, severely disrupting community connections and slowing down rescue operations. Furthermore, they highlighted extensive damage to infrastructure and properties due to the flooding.
The National Center of Meteorology in Yemen has alerted the public about potential ongoing rainstorms, recommending avoidance of areas known for flooding.
The conflict in Yemen, which escalated in late 2014 following the Houthi takeover of Sanaa and other significant parts of the country, has plunged the nation into grave conflict. Despite a UN-mediated ceasefire in April 2022 that diminished fighting, Yemen continues to face severe economic and political hurdles.
This recent climatic catastrophe exacerbates the adversities for Yemenis, who are already dealing with severe poverty, malnutrition, and restricted access to essential services.
(With input from Xinhua)
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
