33,140 families affected by floods across 14 Yemeni governorates
SANAA, Aug. 22 (YPA) -Recent rainfall-induced floods in several Yemeni governorates have caused significant damage to homes, camps, and infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and worsening the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing conflict and blockade.
According to a preliminary report by the Supreme Council for the Management and Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation (SCMCHA), from the end of July to August 15, the floods affected 33,140 families across 14 governorates, most of whom are displaced families.
The report noted that Hodeida province is one of the most severely affected governorates, with 10,494 families impacted by the floods, including 31 reported deaths.
The report confirmed that the floods caused damage to 9,686 families in Hajjah, including 2,800 displaced families in Abs District. Additionally, 2,301 families were affected in Saada, with two reported deaths. The floods also impacted 2,740 families in Dhamar and 2,699 families in Sanaa province.
The report indicated that the floods have affected 2,476 families in Al-Jawf, 1,281 families in Taiz, 226 families in Raymah, 238 families in Ibb, 218 families in Al-Bayda, 351 families in Al-Mahweet, 117 families in Amanat Al-Asimah, and 176 families in Amran.
Regarding the humanitarian response, the SCMCHA along with its branches in the governorates, continues to coordinate with humanitarian partners to provide aid to affected families across several governorates.
The preliminary response report confirmed that the SCMCHA has collaborated with various UN, international, and local organizations to deliver shelter, material, cash, and food assistance to 20,266 families in the affected governorates.
The report detailed that aid was distributed as follows:
Hodeida: Assistance provided to 9,933 families.
Hajjah: Assistance provided to 2,667 families.
Saada: Assistance provided to 2,892 families.
Ibb: Assistance provided to 1,202 families.
Al-Bayda: Assistance provided to 118 families.
Al-Jawf: Assistance provided to 162 families.
Amanat Al-Asimah: Shelter and material aid provided to 878 families.
Dhamar: Assistance provided to 451 families.
Raymah: Assistance provided to 229 families.
Sanaa: Assistance provided to 258 families.
Al-Mahwit: Assistance provided to 257 families.
Amran: Assistance provided to 814 families.
Dhalea: Assistance provided to 405 families.
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