Depression hits Yemen: Astronomers reveal rain map until September

SANAA, Aug. 26 (YPA) – Astronomical forecasts indicate that a rainy atmospheric depression will continue to affect Yemen’s weather in the coming days, with a high chance of rainfall of varying intensity across most governorates, some of which may be heavy to very heavy.

Yemeni astronomer and international expert in astrophysics, Adnan Al-Shawafi, stated that the country will experience general rainfall until the end of this week, expecting the rain to cover most governorates with varying degrees of coverage and intensity.

Regarding the governorates with the highest rainfall coverage, Al-Shawafi predicted that rain would cover more than 90% of the areas in the governorates of Mahweet, Raymah, Ibb, Hajjah, and Hodeida, in addition to the capital Sanaa and its western part, as well as western Dhamar governorate.

He also expected rain to cover more than 80% of the areas in the governorates of Dhalea, Taiz, eastern Dhamar, Bayda, eastern Sanaa, Amran, and western Saada.

According to Al-Shawafi, the governorates that will see more than 60% rain coverage are Shabwa, Abyan, Lahj, Aden, Marib, western Jawf, and eastern Saada.

He noted that some areas may experience very heavy rainfall, urging caution, especially in mountainous regions and areas prone to flash floods.

“Rainfall will be less in the eastern and desert areas, with coverage below 60% in the governorates of Hadramout, Mahra, Socotra, and eastern Jawf,” he added. He pointed out that inland desert areas would generally record the lowest rainfall compared to other regions.

Rainy Depression to Continue Until September

For his part, Yemeni astronomical researcher Muhammad Ayyash confirmed that the rainy depression would continue to affect the country in the coming days, noting that scattered thunderstorms would persist over wide parts of the country until early September.

Meteorology Center Warns of Flash Floods and Landslides; Civil Defense on Alert

The Meteorology and Early Warning Center in Sanaa continues to warn citizens of the dangers of flash floods, rock landslides, and soil erosion due to the ongoing heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms.

The Civil Defense Department is urging relevant agencies in Sanaa and the governorates to prepare for any emergency and to notify Civil Defense emergency operations (191). It also warns against being or crossing in flood passages and water outlets during rainfall and stresses the importance of not risking crossing valleys and ravines while they are flowing, as this poses a danger to lives.

It calls on drivers to exercise caution on mountainous roads due to mud and rockslides and low visibility during rainfall.

YPA