Over 100,000 Affected by Flooding in Southern Yemen, IRC Reports

Over 100,000 Affected by Flooding in Southern Yemen, IRC Reports
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Severe flash floods in southern Yemen have impacted more than 100,000 people, according to a report released Tuesday by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The humanitarian organization noted that torrential rains have caused widespread destruction, damaging homes, displacement shelters, farmland, and key infrastructure—including roads, electricity lines, and water and sanitation systems—leaving many communities without access to essential services.

Emergency operations have been launched by the IRC in the hardest-hit governorates: Abyan, Lahj, Taiz, and Aden. These regions are also grappling with emergency levels of food insecurity, where many families face severe hunger and high rates of malnutrition. The IRC warned of continued heavy rainfall in the coming days, which may worsen conditions for already vulnerable communities and lead to further displacement.

Local sources reported the death of a man named Fuad Bajash and the disappearance of his daughter following floods and rockslides in Jabal Habashi, Taiz. Several others were injured, and homes and farmland sustained damage. In Sana’a, two students were killed when a wall collapsed in Bani Al-Harith district. Over the past week, 26 people—mostly children—have died due to flood-related incidents across various provinces, as Yemen experiences a deepening low-pressure weather system.