Hajah, Yemen - A seven-year-old boy, suffering from thalassemia, tragically died after being swept away by flash floods in La'ah Valley, Hajah governorate (northwest Yemen) on Monday, September 2, 2024. Local sources told "Barran Press" that the child, identified as Abdo Ali ...
Heavy rains and flash floods have claimed the lives of 66 people in the Yemeni provinces of Hajjah (northwest) and Dhamar (central) over the past few days, according to local sources. The Houthi-controlled version of the Yemeni news agency Saba reported that 39 people died and 40 others were in...
The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning predicted on Saturday, August 31, 2024, that heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms will affect 14 governorates over the next 24 hours. The center urged citizens to take precautions and avoid low-lying areas and riverbeds. In its daily bul...
Five people have died and five others have been injured in incidents related to heavy rains lashing Hajjah governorate (northwest Yemen), local sources reported on Thursday. The Houthi-controlled Saba news agency reported that two people died when a truck they were traveling in slid off the roa...
Three Yemeni governorates witnessed lightning strikes on Sunday, August 11, 2024, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, the burning of crops, and the loss of livestock. This brings the total number of lightning strike victims in Yemen to 62, including fatalities and injuries, since the begin...
A recent report by the Yemeni Tourism Union, released on August 8th, 2023, claims that Yemeni pilgrims experienced the worst Hajj season in 20 years during their stay in the holy sites of Arafat. The report, obtained by Barran Press, details several key failures of the Hajj mission and the Ministr...
The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning (NCMEW) has forecast the continuation of heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms in the mountainous regions, western coasts, and inland plateaus of Yemen over the coming days. The center attributed the heavy rains that have affected mo...
Local sources reported on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, significant damage to the village of Bani Yous in Hajjah Governorate (northwestern Yemen) caused by flash floods from the Anqan Wadi. Sources told "Barran Press" that all homes in the village were damaged, ranging from complete to par...
Heavy rains lashed Hajjah governorate in northwestern Yemen on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, triggering flash floods that swept away an entire village, vehicles, and agricultural equipment, according to local sources. The sources told "Barran Press" that the floods, which surged through th...
Local sources reported on Sunday, August 4, 2024, that a young man was killed by lightning in the governorates of Al-Mahwit and Hajjah (northwest Yemen), bringing the total number of lightning strike victims in Yemen to 56 dead and injured since the beginning of July. Sources told "Barran ...
A government report released on Sunday, August 4, 2024, revealed that approximately 2,000 displaced families have been affected by heavy rains and flash floods that struck displacement camps in government-controlled districts of Hajjah Governorate, northwestern Yemen, over the past weekend. Acc...
A series of lightning strikes across Yemen has claimed the lives of 44 people and injured 13 others since the beginning of July, according to multiple sources. The latest incidents occurred on Friday, July 26th, in the provinces of Dhamar (south), Al-Jawf (north), and Hajjah (north), leaving two d...
Medical sources have reported a surge in cholera cases in hospitals in Hajjah province, northern Yemen, raising concerns about a potential humanitarian crisis. Sources, who spoke to "Barran Press" on condition of anonymity for security reasons, revealed that a significant number of pa...
The Yemeni Ministries of Awqaf (Endowments) and Transport, in the internationally recognized government, have strongly condemned the politicization of the Yemeni Airways crisis, emphasizing that the national carrier is dedicated to serving all Yemeni travelers. This, they stressed, has been a cons...
The Yemeni Ministry of Awqaf and Guidance, recognized by the international community, announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024, that it had returned "all stranded pilgrims from Jeddah Airport to Makkah al-Mukarramah, while those wishing to return to Aden were transported." The minist...
The Yemeni Ministry of Transportation has accused the Houthi rebels of holding over 1300 Yemeni pilgrims hostage in Jeddah and Mecca, citing the group's seizure of Yemenia Airlines planes. The ministry issued a statement on Wednesday, June 26, condemning the Houthi's actions as a "bla...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday, June 23, 2024, the final death toll for this year's Hajj pilgrimage (1445 AH), reporting 1,301 fatalities. The Ministry of Health also highlighted the extensive healthcare services provided to pilgrims throughout the season. According to the ...
A devastating car accident in the Ain Ali area of Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, has claimed the lives of eight people and injured seven others from the same family. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 20, 2024, when a sedan careened off a rocky mountainside on the road connecting the Shers distri...
The governments of Jordan, Egypt, and Tunisia have issued official statements confirming that the deceased and missing pilgrims from their respective countries were not part of their official Hajj missions. Some individuals entered the Kingdom irregularly, while others traveled independently. S...
A scorching heatwave has claimed the lives of 164 pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, with some succumbing to heatstroke, according to Reuters. Saudi television reported that pilgrims performed the Hajj rituals under extreme temperatures, leading to fatalities. Temperatures in Mecca reach...