Heavy rains caused flooding in the western Yemen port city of Al-Hudaydah, killing at least 30 people, local authorities said Wednesday, and forcing nearly 500 people to flee their homes.
Flash floods following heavy rainfall have hit western Yemen, killing at least 30 people, local authorities said Wednesday. They added that the search for five missing people was ongoing.
Almost five hundred people had to leave their homes
The governor of Al-Hudaydah (a city hit hard by flooding) – Mugammad Kahim told the Houthi rebel-controlled Masirah television that about 500 people had to leave their homes due to the flooding. The cities of Taizz and Hajjah were also hit by the downpours. In Yemen, the rainy season lasts from late March to mid-August, and is particularly intense between July and mid-August – reminds Reuters. Drone footage shows flooded roads and cars floating in the water.
Yemen Floods. Drone footage (video without sound)Reuters
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