At least 45 people have lost their lives due to heavy rains and floods in northern Yemen, according to local health authorities and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The torrential downpours have caused widespread destruction, submerging buildings and severely damaging infrastructure in the hardest-hit region of Al Hudaydah Governorate and its surrounding countryside.
Houthi-affiliated media outlets have reported that dozens more have been injured as communities grapple with the aftermath of the natural disaster. The relentless rains have not only caused immediate fatalities but also pose ongoing risks of disease outbreaks and food insecurity in a region already struggling with humanitarian challenges.
CGTN Stringer captured harrowing scenes of the disaster, illustrating the scale of devastation faced by the residents. Roads have been washed away, hindering rescue and relief efforts, while homes and public facilities have been inundated, displacing countless families.
The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by Yemen’s ongoing conflict, which has left infrastructure fragile and resources stretched thin. Aid agencies are calling for urgent assistance to support relief operations, provide medical care, and prevent further loss of life.
The international community is urged to respond swiftly to Yemen’s plight, as the combination of conflict and natural disasters threatens to deepen the humanitarian emergency in the region.
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Stringer Dispatch: Heavy rains, floods cause fatalities in Yemen
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