Aden – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that torrential rains and flash floods across Yemen since mid-April have affected more than 125,000 people, including at least 170 casualties—both dead and injured.

According to OCHA’s latest field assessments, the flooding has devastated communities in southern, central, and western governorates, compounding an already dire humanitarian situation. Displacement sites, homes, roads, and critical infrastructure have been severely damaged, leaving thousands without shelter, clean water, or access to basic services.

Humanitarian agencies warn that the impact of the floods is exacerbating existing vulnerabilities caused by years of conflict, economic collapse, and disease outbreaks. Aid workers are facing significant access challenges, while funding shortfalls continue to hinder emergency response efforts.

OCHA has called for urgent international support to scale up life-saving assistance, including shelter, health services, and water sanitation interventions, as Yemen braces for further rainfall in the coming weeks.