Torrential rains over Yemen have caused widespread floods that have damaged large swathes of agricultural land and civilian infrastructure in the war-torn country, forcing the evacuation of residents in the governorates of Aden and Hodeidah.
Floods had swept away several homes, but weather reports confirm that the wave of heavy downpour will soon stop.
Residents and local officials told Asharq Al-Awsat that the torrents swept away and severely damaged many houses, especially in southern Hodeidah, where most of the residents - who were displaced by the Houthi militia - live in houses made of mud and straw.
This has left hundreds without Shelter.
In the Najd neighborhood of al-Misrakh district, a house collapsed on a family of five.
More so, the highway connecting between the governorates of Taiz and Aden was also closed due to damage caused by the rain. It is noteworthy that this highway is vital for Taiz as it is the main route connecting the governorate to its surroundings.
In Abyan governorate, warnings were issued of a disaster that might occur after torrential rains flowed into the governorate in very large quantities, threatening to sweep away barriers and agricultural lands.
Traffic stopped and farms were washed away.
Residents of Al-Musaimeer District in Lahij Governorate reported that rainwater that recently flowed from the Wadi Tuban valley to the district had washed away agricultural lands and fruit trees. Residents appealed to Governor Ahmed Al-Turki, and organizations working in the farming sector to intervene quickly to save their agricultural lands.
They explained that the floods destroyed the crops on which they depend to provide for their lives and support their families.
More so, floods had buried several wells located near the course of Wadi Tuban. These wells are vital for the local population procuring potable water and watering their farmlands.
