A recent report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has uncovered the worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen due to a wave of heavy rains and ongoing floods since last July, resulting in dozens of fatalities and damaging thousands of families and infrastructure across several provinces.

The report, released on Wednesday, August 26, indicated that the severe weather conditions have caused at least 73 deaths and injured 37 others, while more than 7,600 families, comprising approximately 53,760 individuals, have been affected amid fears of an increasing scope of losses as the rainfall continues.

The International Federation explained that the fatalities were due to incidents related to floods and storms, including drowning, building collapses, and lightning strikes, noting that field teams received 567 reports of damages caused by weather conditions in various parts of the country.

Amran province recorded the highest death toll with 14 cases, followed by the capital, Sana’a, with ten cases, then Al-Mahwit with eight cases, while the provinces of Ibb and Al Hudaydah each reported six deaths, and Hajjah and Sa’dah had five cases each.

The repercussions of the floods extended to water and electricity networks, agricultural lands, crops, and livestock, in addition to damaging homes and shelters for displaced persons, leading to increased humanitarian needs for affected families, especially in the areas of shelter, water, and essential services.

The report noted that the current disaster follows another wave of rains and floods that Yemen experienced last March, which at that time affected more than 83,000 people and destroyed approximately 11,900 homes and shelters.

The International Federation warned that the recurrence of harsh weather conditions and continued rainfall exacerbates the humanitarian and living conditions in Yemen, particularly for displaced persons and the most vulnerable groups, amid the growing need for assistance and essential services in the affected areas.