Gov report: 1,759 displaced families in Hadramout, Shabwa, Abyan affected by heavy rains, floods.

A recent government report has shed light on the severe impact of heavy rains and floods on displaced families across three provinces in southern and eastern Yemen. Over the past week, 1,759 families living in displacement camps and sites have been adversely affected, marking a significant increase in the humanitarian challenges facing the region.

Displacement Crisis Worsens

The Executive Unit for the Management of Displacement Camps, in its preliminary reports, detailed the devastation caused between August 13 and 22. The provinces of Hadramout, Shabwa, and Abyan have been the hardest hit, with displaced families facing the brunt of nature’s fury.

In Abyan province alone, 1,283 families in displacement camps across the districts of Khanfar, Zinjibar, Mudiya, and Ahwar have suffered damages. Shabwa province saw 254 families in displacement sites in the areas of Asilan, Ataq, and Arma being affected, according to the report. Meanwhile, in Hadramout province, the heavy rainfall resulted in 222 families in displacement camps in the districts of Al Abr, Al Soum, Mukalla, Al Raydah, and Qusay’ir facing hardships.

Urgent Call for Humanitarian Assistance

The Executive Unit has issued an urgent appeal to humanitarian partners for immediate intervention to assist the affected displaced families. The unit emphasized the need for providing emergency shelters, non-food items, food supplies, and underscored the importance of international community assistance to the recognized government in addressing climate change impacts. It also highlighted the necessity of building the capacity of relevant authorities and establishing permanent and effective mechanisms to deal with such crises.

A Growing Concern

This report underscores the ongoing challenges faced by displaced families in Yemen, exacerbated by environmental factors such as heavy rains and flooding. The call for urgent humanitarian intervention highlights the critical need for support in addressing both immediate needs and long-term resilience against climate change impacts. As the situation develops, the international community’s response will be closely watched, with hopes for swift action to mitigate the suffering of those affected.

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