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 Map of affected areas | |
| Date | Ongoing |
|---|---|
| Location | Yemen |
| Deaths | 58 deaths |
| Property damage | Unestimated |
The October 25 2008 flooding in Yemen left 58 dead and 20,000 without shelter.
Details
The flooding was preceded by several days of rain starting on October 23, as the remnants of a tropical cyclone moved over the area. Rain continued, with weather systems coming in from neighbouring Saudi Arabia and northern Somalia, resulting in severe flooding in some areas of Yemen. Most of the fatalities were in Hadramout, which was one of the worst-affected provinces. Better conditions are expected by Sunday.
Thousands of families fled Hadramout alone; many schools were used as evacuee shelter, but these could only accommodate 10% of the affected. According to search and rescue teams, the number of fatalities may increase due to the likelihood of people trapped in flooded houses.
Damages
Along with fatalities, approximately 730 homes were destroyed, along with businesses and other infrastructure projects. The severe thunder of the preceding thunderstorms resulted in at least nine deaths from lightning in the Mahara, Tayez and Lahj provinces. The rain also destroyed large amounts of farmland and killed large numbers of livestock.
Reaction
The Yemeni government promised to supply tents as a means of emergency shelter, along with other emergency supplies, with six transport aircraft loaded with supplies taking off from Sanaa on Saturday and more scheduled for later. President Ali Abdullah Saleh ordered the creation of a committee to provide aid to affected civilians. Also, the United Arab Emirates declared their intent to provide relief.
The Organisation of the Islamic Conference declared the situation a "national catastrophe" and started a drive on Saturday to collect funds for the relief of flood victims.
References
- "Yemen floods leave 58 dead, 20,000 without shelter". CNN. 25-10-2008. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "More than 60 killed in fierce Yemen storms". AFP. 25-10-08. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
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