Yemen: Floods - Mar 2026

[...] The rainy season in Yemen began earlier than usual, with initial low-intensity rainfall recorded starting from 20 March 2026. From 27 March 2026 onwards, rainfall intensified significantly, triggering severe flooding across Yemen and approximately more than ten governorates were affected, including Taiz (Al-Mokha), Al Jawf, Ibb, Abyan, Al Bayda, Lahj, Marib, Al Hodeidah, Hadramout, Aden, and Al Dhale’e. According to Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS) reports, the floods have caused widespread humanitarian impacts, affecting an estimated 83,713 people (11,959 households). Of those affected, many live in IDP sites and flood-prone areas. A total of 254 incidents have been reported to YRCS EOC across branches, indicating a broad geographic spread and increasing pressure on response capacities. The disaster has resulted in at least 30 fatalities and 47 injuries, underscoring the severity of the situation. Reports from ECHO indicate that since 27 March 2026, heavy rains and flooding have severely impacted coastal areas of Taiz Governorate, with additional flooding reported in Aden, Abyan, Marib, Lahj, and Al Hodeidah. At least 15 deaths have been reported, and approximately 9,820 households (68,740 people) have been affected, including populations across 49 IDP sites. ([IFRC, 6 Apr 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4206111))

Since late March, southwestern Yemen has experienced heavy rainfall and severe flooding, resulting in fatalities, displacement, and widespread damage. The most affected areas include Al-Mokha, Mawza, and Al-Wazeyah districts (Ta’iz Governorate) and Al-Khukha and Hays districts (Al-Hodeidah Governorate). According to multiple sources, at least 24 people have died, while 7 900 households have been affected along the West Coast. Humanitarian partners continue assessing the damage, with some inter-agency reports suggesting up to 30 000 households may be impacted. ([ECHO, 30 Apr 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4209827))

Yemen's second seasonal rainy