Houthi authorities continue to issue building permits in flood-prone areas, raising concerns over safety and infrastructure.

Houthi Militias Continue to Issue Illegal Building Permits in Flood Channels

The Houthi militia in Ibb Governorate is actively granting illegal building permits in flood channels, raising concerns about potential flooding and increased drowning incidents in this rain-prone region.

Recent Permits Raise Alarm

Sources indicate that the militia has issued three new building permits in sensitive areas within the flood channels of the governorate’s center. The locations include:

• Al-Zahar Stream behind the Dhomran Commercial Center (City Center)
• Al-Aiqra Stream behind the 30th Street (West Ibb)
• Al-Jabala Stream South of the City

These permits reportedly violate legal regulations, as Houthi officials allegedly accepted bribes amounting to millions of riyals in exchange for allowing construction in these hazardous areas.

Warnings of a Looming Disaster

Activists warn that the continued issuance of these illegal permits will exacerbate the drainage crisis, potentially leading to new drowning incidents and significant damage to homes near water channels.

This alarming situation follows a recent tragedy in which one citizen died and another was rescued from drowning due to heavy rainfall in Ibb. The community has expressed frustration over the militia’s negligence in cleaning drainage channels and granting construction permits in these vulnerable locations.

Conclusion

The ongoing actions of the Houthi militia pose serious risks to public safety and infrastructure in Ibb Governorate. As the rainy season approaches, the community remains on high alert, hoping for immediate intervention to prevent further tragedies.

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