IFRC Report Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Amid Heavy Rains

Aden — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has reported a sharp deterioration in Yemen’s humanitarian situation following weeks of torrential rains and flash floods that began in July and intensified through August.

According to the latest IFRC assessment, at least 73 people have died and 37 others were injured, while more than 7,600 families around 53,760 individuals have been affected. The organization warned that the toll could rise as heavy rainfall continues.

The report noted that casualties resulted from flood-related incidents including drowning, building collapses, and lightning strikes. Field teams received 567 incident reports across much of the country.

Amran governorate recorded the highest death toll with 14 fatalities, followed by Sana’a city (10), Al-Mahwit (8), Ibb and Hodeidah (6 each), and Hajjah and Saada (5 each).

Beyond human losses, the floods damaged infrastructure, water and electricity networks, farmland, crops, livestock, homes, and displacement shelters, compounding the needs of vulnerable families.

The IFRC highlighted that this disaster follows severe rains in March that affected more than 83,000 people and destroyed nearly 11,900 homes and shelters, underscoring the recurring impact of climate-related crises in Yemen.

The organization warned that continued extreme weather will deepen humanitarian pressures, leaving families and displaced populations in urgent need of shelter, clean water, and essential services, particularly in the hardest-hit areas.