August 2020. Heavy rains have brought deadly floods to Yemen’s rebel-held regions, displacing more than 160,000 people. The disaster comes as the country struggles with a humanitarian crisis driven by a years-long civil war. Floods in Yemen’s rebel-held regions have left over 130 people dead and caused significant damage to more than 260 homes, Houthi rebels said on Sunday. Houthi health officials said that 124 people have also been injured after torrential rains lashed parts of the country that have been under rebel control. This includes the capital, Sanaa, and its historic Old City. Heavy flooding in the provinces of Hajjah and Hodeida has led to the displacement of over 160,000 people, reports say.
Aug 2020. Yemen Flood Disaster
