00:00 In Yemeni, several cities in the southwest of the country were affected by floods caused
00:05 by heavy rainfall.
00:06 According to the Meteorological Service, during the last 24 hours, more than 120 liters per
00:11 square meter fell in several cities of the country.
00:13 According to the data provided by the institution, rainfall is expected to continue during this
00:18 Saturday and they warn that numerous streams and rivers in the southwest could reach their
00:22 highest level in the last 50 or even 100 years.
00:26 In view of the situation, the authorities call on the population living in and around
00:29 the affected areas to evacuate their homes and go to the residences of relatives, friends
00:34 or places provided by the government for lodging.
00:39 The flooding got worse and worse and we had no chance.
00:44 We had to leave the basement as soon as possible since it was completely full for 30 to 40
00:51 seconds.
00:52 On the other hand, the evacuation of the populations living in the affected areas continues as
00:56 at least 300 people were evacuated from their homes and taken to temporary accommodation
01:01 centers.
01:02 Likewise, efforts are continuing to rescue people who were trapped in their homes by
01:05 the floods and last lights.
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