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The 2024 Yemen floods were a series of severe weather events caused by heavy rainfall that struck Yemen in July and August 2024, resulting in widespread devastation across multiple provinces. The floods led to at least 61 deaths, [ 1 ] the displacement of thousands, and extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
Yemen fails to meet the growing demand of the population due to the arid climate, minimal seasonal rainfall and evapotranspiration. [11] The climate-induced scarcity of water has led to the over-exploitation of groundwater to alter the terrain, while the expansion of agricultural projects has led to a significant reduction in trees and shrubs, which has also deprived Yemen of a natural barrier ...
In 2023, Yemen continued to face a humanitarian crisis, with two-thirds of its population, approximately 21.6 million people, requiring humanitarian assistance and protection services. This ongoing need stemmed from protracted war, economic collapse, displacement, and recurrent natural disasters.
The residents on these mountaintop villages are safe from Yemen's infamous conflict, but that doesn't mean their lives are simple. In Yemen's remote mountains, war - and progress - remain distant ...
Threats to return to war in Yemen are hindering efforts to start peace talks as the Arab world’s poorest country faces an increasingly dire economic situation, a senior U.N. official said Wednesday.
The United Nations' top official in Yemen warned Monday that the Arab world's poorest country will remain a powder keg for renewed war unless its rival factions work out a new cease-fire deal.
Additionally, natural disasters such as floods can lead to the direct loss of livestock, further destabilizing livelihoods and food security in affected regions. [ 12 ] These challenges highlight the urgent need for sustainable environmental management to protect Yemen's agricultural and pastoral economies.
Pages in category "Natural disasters in Yemen" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. ... 2024 Yemen floods; D. Deep Depression ARB 02 (2008) E.