Yemen Officials: Heavy Flooding From Seasonal Rains Kills 13
Floods swept through parts of Yemen amid heavy seasonal rains, leaving at least 13 people dead, including two children, security officials said Saturday.
Fatalities were reported in the
provinces of Sanaa, Ibb, Shabwa and Hodeida, where it began raining late last
month, the officials said.
They spoke on condition of
anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, The Associated
Press reported.
Heavy rains also pelted the
provinces of Aden, Taiz and Hadramout, where flooding damaged houses and
vehicles, they said. Rescuers managed to save some residents trapped in their
cars.
Yemen’s National Meteorological
Center issued statements in recent days warning Yemenis to stay away from flood
ducts in affected areas and to take necessary precautions. Yemen’s rainy season
runs from April through August.
Last year, flooding in Yemen left
dozens dead and forced tens of thousands to leave their homes.
