Torrential rain leaves at least 45 dead in Yemen, dramatic videos of devastating floods go viral (WATCH)

By Sunita Iyer | First Published Aug 7, 2024, 9:34 PM IST

Dramatic videos of the Yemen floods, showing torrential waters sweeping away cars and debris, have gone viral, drawing global attention to the disaster.

Yemen has been struck by catastrophic flooding and heavy rain, leading to the death of 45 people in recent days. The toll, confirmed on Wednesday by both a United Nations agency and a local official, underscores the severe impact of the deluge on the already crisis-ridden country.

Flash floods in Maqbanah, located in the southwestern province of Taez, resulted in 15 fatalities, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The agency shared this information on the social media platform X, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in the region.

Flash floods in Maqbanah, Taiz on 2 Aug affected ≈10k people & reportedly caused:
🔹15 deaths
🔹80+ wells buried
🔹farmlands washed away
🔹homes & infrastructure damaged

⚠️Aid agencies respond to urgent needs amid access difficulties & funding shortfalls for the rapid response. pic.twitter.com/c8NLqf9NhN

— OCHA Yemen (@OCHAYemen)

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In the Hodeida region, controlled by Huthi rebels, the death toll has reached 30, with five individuals still missing. Governor Mohamed Qahim reported the grim update, as the floods have overwhelmed the region's already strained resources.

The devastation has now spread to Hajjah, where heavy rains have ravaged displaced camps and villages. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Yemen reported on X that the flooding has claimed additional lives and destroyed homes, leaving thousands of families in a state of crisis. Livestock and crops have been lost, exacerbating the plight of the displaced and local populations.

🚨 More heavy rains across , this time in Hajjah, have devastated displaced camps & villages, claiming lives & destroying homes. Livestock & crops lost & thousands of families are in crisis.

Our teams are assessing needs. Immediate assistance is needed. pic.twitter.com/yTwSfRKq2B

— UNHCR Yemen (@UNHCRYemen)

Devastating floods in Yemen left people in urgent need of assistance.

Teams from are on the ground providing critical support to displaced Yemenis in flood-affected areas.

But more help is urgently needed. pic.twitter.com/KstezdT23y

— UNHCR United States (@UNHCRUSA)

Dramatic videos of the floods, showing torrential waters sweeping away cars and debris, have gone viral, drawing global attention to the disaster. These harrowing images have sparked widespread sympathy and calls for immediate international aid.

: UN says storms, floods & torrential rain have left 45 people dead pic.twitter.com/TkItS4xHBO

— sebastian usher (@sebusher)

Yemen has also been hit by disastrous flooding....🌊pic.twitter.com/0XhriqJfZG

— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1)

A devastating flood has swept through the village of Tihama in , destroying everything in its path, including the homes and lives of many families. Tihama, considered the food basket of Yemen, produces a variety of fruits and vegetables. Our deepest condolences go out to… https://t.co/TTWwmZW69a pic.twitter.com/KHec2jarpW

— Ahmad Algohbary (@AhmadAlgohbary)

It seems like the “Al-Aqsa Flood” just hit Hudaydah, Yemen, with thunderstorms creating massive floods.

People are fleeing at risk for their live. pic.twitter.com/5ZKXlKaTVS

— Adam Albilya - אדם אלביליה (@AdamAlbilya)

فيضانات - 🇾🇪 ‼️
2-5-2024 pic.twitter.com/KA6cAA0kFa

— طقس_العالم ⚡️ (@Arab_Storms)

الوضع كارثي في محافظة سيول مدمرة تجرف المنازل وكل ماتجده امامها ،، واحتمالية وصول الإعصار الى عدن

لطفك يا الله باهلنا في كل ربوع اليمن pic.twitter.com/FAHn09jacP

— احمد المسيبلي (@Ahmedmosibly)

It seems like the “Al-Aqsa Flood” just hit Hudaydah, Yemen, with thunderstorms creating massive floods. Houthi's, maybe that is karma biting you

People are fleeing at risk for their live. pic.twitter.com/2DbHxX43Iy

— Brian BJ (@iamBrianBJ)

سيول تجتاح قرية دير الزين مديرية القناوص ، صراخ المواطنين من كل بيت الله يستر ❗️
(مع صرخات المواطنين هناك صوت لطلقات نارية ‼️)
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— صور من اليمن Pictures from Yemen (@Pictures0Yemen)

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