As Yemen's rainy season nears its end, UN data showed that widespread flooding in August led to the displacement of over 9,000 families.
In August, Yemen faced an emergency situation as widespread flooding triggered a major humanitarian crisis across multiple areas, said the Agrometeorological Early Warning Bulletin published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) this week.
It said that the frequency and intensity of daily rainfall decrease. However, the landscape remains severely affected by recent heavy precipitation.
The Central Highlands, with their mountainous terrain channeling water into valleys and lowlands, continue to experience residual flooding effects.
Despite early warning messages issued by various organizations, including FAO's Food Security and Nutrition Information System, the severity of the floods surpassed expectations. These events resulted in: Displacement of over 9,000 families, extensive damage to personal property and infrastructure, and significant disruption to livelihoods and daily activities.
The floods occurred with an intensity that overwhelmed local capacities and exacerbated existing vulnerabilities in the country, said the bulletin. The scale of the disaster underscored the challenges faced by Yemen in managing hazards and highlighted the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
According to the bulletin, in the near future, Yemen is expected to experience varying levels of precipitation, with certain regions facing significant rainfall - Central Highlands and Southern Uplands.
