The Early Warning Center for Disasters and Multiple Climate Risks in Hadhramaut Governorate (eastern Yemen) issued a warning on Friday, August 16, 2024, of an "atmospheric disturbance that will affect parts of the governorate over the next 72 hours."

The center stated in an alert bulletin that the latest weather map data and forecasts indicate "a state of atmospheric instability affecting parts of Hadhramaut Governorate due to the extension of the influence of a tropical disturbance wave originating from the advancement of a low-pressure system in the northern Arabian Sea, accompanied by a humid air mass, over the next 72 hours. This will continue intermittently until the end of the current week."

The bulletin predicted that bands of heavy thunderstorms will intensify during the afternoons, evenings, and into the early mornings in scattered parts of the Wadi and Desert districts of Hadhramaut. These storms are expected to extend towards the southern plateaus, coastal mountain ranges, and surrounding rural areas, with some coastal regions also experiencing the effects.

The bulletin also forecast that the region will experience varying levels of rainfall, ranging from moderate to heavy, with occasional torrential downpours. This could lead to flash floods in some wadis and their tributaries within cities and villages, according to the official Yemeni News Agency (Saba).

The bulletin urged all citizens to exercise caution and vigilance during rainfall, avoid venturing into wadis when they are flowing, and ensure that public and private property and vehicles are moved away from wadis and their tributaries.

The bulletin emphasized the importance of avoiding contact with lighting poles or electrical wires during and after rainfall and staying away from flying objects during strong winds.

It also cautioned about reduced visibility during heavy rainfall on roads, stressing the need to follow safety guidelines regarding the risks of storms and lightning.