Historic Yemeni Fortress Partially Collapses Due to Heavy Rains

Historic Yemeni Fortress Partially Collapses Due to Heavy Rains

A section of the historic "Shammar Yahrash" fortress in the city of Rada'a, Bayda Governorate, Yemen, partially collapsed on Saturday, August 24, 2024, due to heavy rainfall. Local sources reported the incident to "Barran Press," attributing the collapse to the accumulation...

Heavy Rains Flood Harib, Ain in Marib and Shabwa, Power Outages Reported

Heavy Rains Flood Harib, Ain in Marib and Shabwa, Power Outages Reported

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...

Heavy Rains and Severe Storms Forecast for 11 Yemeni Governorates

Heavy Rains and Severe Storms Forecast for 11 Yemeni Governorates

The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning has issued a warning for heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds in 11 Yemeni governorates over the next 24 hours, starting Friday, August 23, 2024. Eight other governorates are expected to experience varying levels of rainfall. Accordi...

Heavy Rains in Hajjah Leave 5 Dead, 5 Injured

Heavy Rains in Hajjah Leave 5 Dead, 5 Injured

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...

Heavy Rains Expected in 12 Yemeni Governorates over Next 72 Hours

Heavy Rains Expected in 12 Yemeni Governorates over Next 72 Hours

A massive band of clouds is expected to bring heavy rainfall to 12 Yemeni governorates over the next 72 hours, according to numerical weather models. The clouds, originating from the Horn of Africa, are expected to reach the western and southern coasts of Yemen by Tuesday morning. The heaviest ...

Heavy Rains Displace 800 Families in Yemen's Amran Governorate

Heavy Rains Displace 800 Families in Yemen's Amran Governorate

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Sunday, July 28, 2024, that 800 families have been affected by heavy rains in Amran governorate, located in northern Yemen under the control of the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries. In...