The International Organization for Migration Warns of Worsening Health Conditions Due to Floods in Yemen

Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:

Several Yemeni governorates have witnessed large-scale flooding that has heavily affected homes and infrastructure, particularly in Ibb, Sana’a, Marib, Hudaidah, and Taiz, according to an official statement by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The organization explained that heavy rains and strong winds caused severe damage to agricultural lands and camps sites in Marib, contributing to deteriorating health conditions and the spread of diseases such as cholera and waterborne illnesses due to the collapse of sewage systems and contamination of water sources.

The organization said that health facilities are suffering from severe overcrowding and are unable to cope with the increasing needs, further worsening the health risks for the affected population.

IOM teams stated that, in coordination with local authorities and partners, they continue to provide emergency shelter and support for water, sanitation, and hygiene services, in addition to distributing non-food assistance and carrying out emergency interventions such as installing water tanks and rehabilitating latrines. The organization is also providing cash assistance to affected families through the Rapid Response Mechanism.

The organization warned that lack of funding and delays in the delivery of essential relief supplies could lead to a disruption of life-saving assistance, stressing its continued commitment to meeting urgent needs and strengthening community resilience in the future.

In its statement, the organization said the situation requires urgent international support to ensure the continuation of aid delivery and to reduce the health risks caused by the floods in Yemen.