Heavy Rains Devastate Western Yemen: Death Toll Rises to 40

Heavy rains in western Yemen have resulted in a death toll of 40, with five people still missing. Over 500 homes were evacuated and numerous roads were blocked due to flooding in Hodeidah province. The United Nations' OCHA reported that aid deliveries have begun to support affected families.

The death toll from heavy rains in western Yemen earlier this week has surged to 40, with five individuals reported missing, according to Houthi officials and aid workers.

Flooding has forced the evacuation of more than 500 homes and rendered many roads impassable in Hodeidah province, a region predominantly controlled by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.

The United Nations' Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated on Wednesday that aid partners have already commenced deliveries to provide urgent support to the thousands of families affected by the heavy rains.

(With inputs from agencies.)