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The United Nations announced on Thursday that the severe floods that swept across Yemen last Tuesday have killed more than 41 people, according to a report released by the United Nations Population Fund’s Yemen office.
The office said on the “X” platform that “extreme” floods caused by heavy rains and the collapse of three dams in the Malhan region of Mawit province killed 24 people and 17 others. It added that the floods completely destroyed 40 houses and damaged about 230 others, affecting 1,020 families and cutting off roads connecting the affected areas with other parts of the region. The fund confirmed that emergency teams are working to reach the affected areas and provide the necessary assistance.
Mawwat province, located west of the capital Sana’a, is one of the worst-affected provinces, along with Remah, Hajjah and Hodeidah, which have been hit by heavy and torrential rains since early July.
The UN reported that the floods had caused severe damage in the Marhan district of Mawit province, noting that ongoing assessments confirmed that 1,020 families were affected, more than 41 people were dead and missing, 40 houses were completely destroyed and 230 houses were partially damaged.
UNFPA confirmed that emergency response teams are doing their utmost to reach the affected areas and provide the necessary assistance, although the rugged terrain and damaged roads delayed the arrival of rescue teams by several hours.
Heavy rains and downpours occur every year in western and central Yemen, and due to climate change, rainfall is increasing. According to the United Nations, heavy rains in Yemen caused floods between late July and August 19, killing at least 60 people and affecting 268,000 people.
The United Nations has warned that Yemen urgently needs $4.9 million to expand its emergency response to severe climate phenomena.
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