Floods Claim Three Camels in Shabwah, Wash Away Car in Hadhramaut

Heavy rains and flash floods continue to wreak havoc across Yemen, with the latest incidents claiming the lives of three camels in Shabwah Governorate and washing away a car in Hadhramaut Governorate.

Local sources said to "Barran Press" on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, that three camels were swept away by floodwaters in the "Al-Aqmush" area of eastern Shabwah, near the "Huda" wadi. The animals perished in the torrent.

Meanwhile, in Hadhramaut, local sources confirmed to "Barran Press", that a "Hilux" pickup truck was swept away by floodwaters in the "Rawak" wadi in the "Sata" district. Fortunately, the driver was rescued.

These incidents come as the United Nations reports a significant increase in the number of people affected by the recent floods across Yemen. According to the UN, the number has doubled since last week, reaching 180,000 individuals.

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) attributes the widespread damage and displacement to exceptionally heavy seasonal rains. The report emphasizes that these floods further exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, which has been grappling with a protracted conflict for over nine years.

The hardest-hit governorates include Hodeidah, Hajjah, Marib, Sa'ada, and Taiz. The UN report cites local authorities and humanitarian partners, who estimate that nearly 180,000 people have been affected by the floods.