Al-Mahwit, Yemen - Heavy rains have caused widespread devastation in the Al-Mahwit governorate, with local sources reporting a “unprecedented humanitarian disaster” in the Malhan district. The downpour, which began on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, has resulted in the collapse of numer...
As Yemen's capital city experiences record rainfall this autumn, the "Saylah" (Sana'a Stream) has emerged as a critical lifeline, preventing a potential catastrophe. This natural channel, running through the heart of Sana'a, has historically served as a drainage system for th...
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, that torrential rains have caused floods that have submerged entire communities in Yemen's Hodeidah governorate (western Yemen), while 8,000 families in Marib governorate (northeastern Yemen) have been left homeless. ...
A tragic incident in Ibb Governorate, central Yemen, claimed the life of one man and saw four others rescued from flash floods on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The heavy rainfall that swept through the region in recent hours also caused landslides, resulting in the closure of major roadways. Local s...
Heavy rains, fueled by a deepening low-pressure system, battered several Yemeni governorates on Saturday, August 24, 2024, resulting in fatalities and significant damage to public and private property. In Dhamar Governorate (central Yemen), local sources reported to Barran Press that ...
Heavy rains have been lashing Harib district in Marib Governorate and Ain district in Shabwa Governorate (eastern Yemen) since 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024, local sources reported. The downpour continues as of this report (7:00 PM). Sources told Barran Press that the heavy rains have be...
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced the launch of a donation campaign to provide relief to those affected by recent floods in Yemen. In a statement, QRCS said it has launched a "fundraising campaign to implement an urgent response to the floods that have hit several areas in ...
The Turkish government has expressed its willingness to meet the "urgent needs" of Yemen, emphasizing the country's "significant importance" to Turkey. This commitment was conveyed by Ambassador Ahmet Reza Demirar, Director General of the Middle East and North Afri...
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 stron...
Yemen is bracing for widespread heavy to very heavy rains, with the initial impacts already felt in parts of Hadhramaut and Mahra governorates in the east, according to numerical weather models and meteorological forecasts. Weather forecast models seen by "Barran Press" report t...
Sources revealed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, that dozens of historic houses, buildings, and markets in Old Sana'a, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are facing imminent danger due to persistent rainfall and flooding, according to the international newspaper "Asharq Al-Awsat." The new...
The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning has issued a warning for heavy rains across Yemen over the next ten days, with some mountainous regions expected to receive up to 500 millimeters of rainfall. The center's statement, released on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, monitored by &quo...
A recent government report revealed the devastating impact of heavy rains and floods on the already dire situation of displaced families in Marib Governorate, northeast Yemen. The report, released by the Executive Unit for the Management of IDP Camps in Marib, highlighted the catastrophic conseque...
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 came...
The number of people affected by floods and heavy rainfall in Yemen last week has risen to 180,000, according to a United Nations report released on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. The report also predicts that the severe weather conditions will continue through September. The figure, which is dou...
A young girl drowned in flash floods in Shabwah Governorate, eastern Yemen, on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, while a child was killed by lightning in Hajjah Governorate, northwest Yemen. Local sources told Barran Press that the daughter of Adnan Salem Saleh Al-Muslami drowned in the flash ...
Abdulmajid Abdullah Abde Al-Fakhri, a young man from Ibb Governorate, has become a national hero after his courageous rescue of a mother and child from surging floodwaters. His story has gone viral, with social media platforms buzzing with admiration for his bravery. On Thursday, August 1...
Hodeidah, Yemen - Flash floods caused by heavy rains have claimed lives and damaged infrastructure in Hodeidah Governorate (western Yemen) on Saturday, August 17, 2024, according to local sources. Sources told "Barran Press" that the raging floodwaters of the "Aji" vall...
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 bull...
Lisa Dutton, Director of Funding and Partnerships at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), confirmed that 98 people have died and 600 others have been injured due to floods in Yemen since the beginning of 2024. During a briefing to the UN Security Council on Thursda...