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● Exceptionally heavy seasonal rains have caused widespread damage and displacement across Yemen, worsening the already dire humanitarian crisis brought on by over nine years of conflict. The governorates of Al Mahweet, Al Hodeidah, Dhammar, Hajjah, Marib, Sa’ada, Sana’a, Ibb, and Taizz are among the hardest-hit regions. More than 500,000 people have been affected since July 2024, according to local authorities and humanitarian partners. Women and girls, already among the most vulnerable in the conflict, face increased protection risks, particularly displaced female-headed households, which account for over 22 percent of those receiving emergency relief.
● Critical needs include emergency shelter, multi-purpose cash assistance, food, non-food items, water and sanitation, clothing, protection, and medical supplies to ensure continuity of care and health facility preparedness.
● The UNFPA-led multi-sectoral rapid response mechanism (RRM) has been swiftly activated within 24 to 72 hours of displacement alerts, delivering emergency relief to displaced and flood-affected families. RRM teams, working at maximum capacity, have verified 82,082 households (574,574 individuals) and assisted 50,781 households (355,467 individuals) since July 2024. Of those assisted in 2024, 91 percent were severely disadvantaged or displaced by climate-related shocks, while nine percent were directly affected by the conflict.
● While average rainfall in September is expected to be lower than in August, the risk of flash floods remains significant due to swollen rivers and waterlogged soil, particularly in areas with poor drainage systems, as reported by the UK Met Office and the FAO Agrometeorological Assessment.