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Meteorology warns heat-wave targeting desert areas

SANAA, Sept. 14 (YPA) – The National Center of Meteorology warned on Tuesday a heat wave sweeping various parts of desert provinces of Yemen. In its weather forecast, the center affirmed maximum temperatures ranging between 38-43 degrees…

Mild earthquake hits areas of Taiz, Lahj in Yemen

TAIZ, Sept. 19 (YPA) - Residents in Taiz and Lahj provinces reported that they felt a mild earthquake on Monday evening. Local sources explained that the earthquake was felt by the residents in Al-Waziyah district in Taiz and Al-Mudaraba…

7 citizens died due to thunderbolts in Hodeida

HODEIDA, Sept. 16 (YPA) - Seven citizens died due to thunderbolts in two districts of Hodeida province. According to Saba Agency, local sources reported the death of a family of four women, including two girls, as a result of a thunderbolt…

Two narcotics traffickers sentenced to 25 years in jail

SANAA, Sept. 13 (YPA) - The Specialized Criminal Division of the capital, Sanaa, on Wednesday upheld a 25-year prison sentence against two people convicted of the crime of drug trafficking. The ruling issued in the session held under the…

Scattered rains expected to fall on various parts of Yemen

SANAA, Sept. 13 (YPA) – The scattered rains will be expected to prevail over the different areas of Yemen provinces during the coming 24 hours. According to the National Center of Meteorology on Wednesday, the light rains may fall over…