Yemen | Tropical break strongly affects the country and causes heavy clouds resulting in floods and deaths

Arabia Weather - During the recent period, Yemen witnessed heavy and continuous rains, which caused widespread impacts on various regions of the country as a result of the expansion of the so-called intertropical convergence interval (ITCZ), which was accompanied by the pumping of large amounts of moisture into the atmosphere, which produced the formation of high-rise cumulus thunderclouds accompanied by With heavy rains and hail, causing torrents and floods.

Official reports indicate that 45 people died as a result of the floods

45 people died in Yemen in recent days as a result of torrential torrential rains, according to figures announced by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the governor of Hodeidah, located in the west of the country.

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For his part, the Governor of Hodeidah, Muhammad Qahim, announced to Al-Masirah TV channel “30 deaths and 5 missing persons.” A few days ago, the amount of heavy rainfall increased in several governorates, including Taiz, causing great damage and human losses.

The orbital break will continue to affect Yemen in the coming days

According to weather forecasts issued by the Arab Weather Center, rain is expected to continue at intervals during the coming days in several areas of Yemen, especially the mountain ranges, where cumulus thunderclouds are active on a daily basis, accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity and high intensity sometimes with hail falling, and the possibility of more floods remains. It is possible in low-lying areas, so residents of the affected areas are advised to take caution and stay away from valleys and low-lying areas.

On the other hand, the heavy rains that Yemen witnessed recently caused great damage, but they also contributed to nourishing farms and dams, which may benefit agriculture in the future. It is important that relevant authorities continue to monitor the situation and take the necessary measures to reduce damage and protect citizens.

God knows.