More than 100,000 people across Yemen have been hit by torrential rains and floods on a "once-in-a-generation" scale, the United Nations Office of Humanitarian Affairs said.
On March 25, devastating floods erupted into the temporary capital of Aden, killing at least two people and causing damage to property.
The country was hit by a second major flood on April 13, when torrential rains caused massive flooding in Sanaa, which also killed two people and caused massive damage.
The third wave hit on April 22, when the government declared Aden a disaster zone after a catastrophic flash flood that claimed at least 10 lives.
“Countless families have lost everything,” said Lisa Grande, Yemen humanitarian coordinator. "This tragedy comes amid the COVID-19 crisis that came after the worst cholera outbreak in modern history."
The most affected areas include the provinces of Aden, Abyan, Lahj, Marib and Sana'a, as well as the city of Sana'a.
Roads, bridges and residential buildings were damaged. Power grids were damaged and water supplies were polluted, cutting off thousands of people from access to basic needs. The situation was even more dire for thousands of displaced families who lost their homes, household items and food rations.
