Strong floods hit the city of Aden in southern Yemen and nearby regions of torrential rainfall, causing widespread destruction and generating emergency responses.
In the northwest areas of the cities, the waters advanced by natural channels, increasing with the volume of rainfall of the neighboring province of Lahj, before flowing into the sea.
Many houses, some built over or directly over river beds, were vulnerable to floods.
Local authorities have repeatedly urged those who live in high risk areas to leave immediately to avoid further dangers.
The floods damaged houses and roads, leaving hundreds of families temporarily isolated. Civil Defense Units, supported by community volunteers, began withdrawal operations and managed to transfer most residents to a safe place.
“Relevant teams continue to work at the scene. So far, there has been no record of victims-only material losses,” said Amjad Al-Hussainini, director of the Oden Governor’s Office.
In the neighboring province of Lahj, however, floods destroyed large areas of agricultural land and caused victims, but official numbers have not yet been released.
Analysts note that rains in southern Yemen have intensified in the last decade.
Years of conflict have severely weakened drainage systems and other infrastructure, leaving the region poorly equipped to deal with natural disasters such as the latest floods.
