Flooding devastates communities across Yemen

Heavy seasonal rains in August 2025 triggered severe flash floods across multiple governorates in Yemen, resulting in large-scale displacement, casualties, and damage to infrastructure. The worst affected governorates include Aden, Marib, Lahj, and Al Hodeidah, with both displaced and host communities experiencing significant losses.

More heavy rainfall is expected and will likely worsen flood risks, especially in the lowland areas of western and southern regions.

Initial assessments indicate that 77,441 people across Yemen have been impacted and, by 28 August 2025, 82 people had been reported injured, and 55 deaths had been recorded.

Islamic Relief’s response

Islamic Relief has mobilised emergency response teams and is conducting rapid needs assessments in the Aden, Lahj, and Al Hodeidah governorates. We are also coordinating our response in close coordination with local authorities and clusters.

With your support, our emergency relief response, which will be sustained until November 2025, includes the provision of food, clean water, temporary shelter and other essentials.

Our six to 12 month plans will focus on the restoration of livelihoods, the rehabilitation of houses, and repair of critical infrastructure.