Flooding in Yemen has resulted in at least 57 fatalities and displaced thousands, according to the United Nations (UN).

The catastrophic floods, triggered by heavy rains that began in late June and intensified in early August, have severely impacted the country’s already dire humanitarian situation.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that more than 34,000 families have been affected by the deluge.

The hardest-hit regions include Hudaydah, Hajjah, Taiz, and Marib. Hudaydah, in particular, has suffered significant damage. Flooding in the province has displaced over 6,000 families and caused widespread destruction to homes and essential infrastructure.

The UN has highlighted that roads in affected areas have been rendered impassable, complicating access for emergency responders and relief efforts.

“The magnitude of this disaster is overwhelming, and the humanitarian needs are enormous,” stated Matt Huber, acting chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Yemen.

The IOM is intensifying its emergency operations in response to the crisis, but the challenges remain substantial.

Domestic media reports have further detailed the impact of the floods. Local news channel Belqees TV reported that five people died and ten others were injured in Marib due to the flooding.

Meanwhile, the independent website Al-Masdar Online has accused the Houthi rebels, who control some of the affected areas in Hudaydah, of failing to address the destruction in their territories.

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group, have been criticized for their silence on the crisis, which has exacerbated local frustrations.

The flooding has compounded the suffering in Yemen, which has been mired in conflict since 2015.

The civil war began when the Houthis seized control of large parts of the country, leading to a military intervention by a Saudi-led coalition aimed at reinstating President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi.

The prolonged conflict has created a dire humanitarian situation, with millions struggling to access basic necessities.

The UN has called for increased international support to address the immediate needs of those affected by the flooding and to provide long-term assistance to help rebuild the devastated regions.

As the situation evolves, the scale of the disaster underscores the urgent need for a coordinated global response to alleviate the suffering of Yemen’s vulnerable populations.

The ongoing floods in Yemen highlight the profound impact of natural disasters on countries already grappling with severe humanitarian crises.

With the situation continuing to develop, the international community remains vigilant, working to provide aid and support in one of the world’s most challenging contexts.