Marib Governorate in northeastern Yemen is currently experiencing heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, local sources reported to Barran Press on Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024.

The city of Marib has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past hour, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, according to local sources to "Barran Press", The rainfall has extended to the city's southern and western rural areas and the neighboring Wadi district, home to approximately 200 camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Earlier in the day, Marib city and its suburbs experienced intermittent rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by moderate winds. Before that, the city, densely populated by residents and IDPs, was hit by a sandstorm, according to other local sources.

On Monday, the meteorological agency predicted the formation of a low-pressure system over large parts of Marib Governorate following heavy thunderstorms.

Based on these predictions, the Marib Civil Defense Police issued a statement warning citizens, particularly those residing in valleys and near flood channels, about the potential dangers posed by the low-pressure system.

The Civil Defense Police urged citizens to immediately evacuate these areas, avoid staying or approaching them, to protect lives and property.

For the second consecutive week, Marib Governorate has been experiencing heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms, causing damage to service facilities, public and private property, and particularly affecting IDPs.

A previous report by the Executive Unit for the Management of IDP Camps in Marib stated that the heavy rains that hit the governorate last Sunday, August 11, resulted in the death and injury of 42 IDPs, and damage to over 12,000 families.

A report issued by the Executive Unit on Sunday, August 17, indicated that the human toll from the rains amounted to 8 deaths – 4 women, a child, and 3 men – and 34 injuries. The report further stated that floods and strong winds caused complete damage to approximately 4,000 families and partial damage to 9,000 IDP families residing in 111 camps in the city and Wadi districts, as well as the Rghwan district in the north and Harib district in the south of the governorate.