Aden (South24) 

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Yemen’s Center for Weather Forecasting and Early Warning has said that thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to lash various regions of the country over the next four days, due to a tropical disturbance east of the Gulf of Aden.

In a warning statement issued on Tuesday, the center, which is under the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology, announced that thunderstorms of varying intensity are expected to hit the coastal, highland, and interior plateau regions of the governorates of Al-Mahra, Hadramout, and Socotra, before moving on to Shabwa, Abyan, Al-Bayda, and Aden.

The statement added that, based on satellite imagery and numerical models, thunderstorms accompanied by downdraft winds will move across the western highlands from Saada in the north to Lahj and Taiz, including parts of Marib and Al-Jawf.

The center urged citizens and drivers to avoid valleys, floodplains, and slippery roads in areas expected to receive rainfall.

Additionally, the center warned of dust-laden winds during the thunderstorms, advising people to stay away from power lines, billboards, trees, and to switch off mobile phones during storms.

In recent weeks, flash floods have claimed the lives of several citizens in various Yemeni provinces, particularly in Al-Mahwit and Hodeidah, near the western coast of the Red Sea.

In October 2023, thousands of families were displaced in Al-Mahra, southeastern Yemen, due to Cyclone Tej, which caused widespread flooding, with its effects reaching as far as Hadramout.

In November 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen released a report outlining the expected future of the climate changes in Yemen and its potential long-term impact on the economic and human development.

The report stated that Yemen is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, while it is already grappling with a long-standing water crisis. However, like most low-income countries, Yemen's contribution to the global climate crisis is minimal.

The report predicted a rise in malnutrition and poverty levels in Yemen if climate actions are not taken to build resilience. By 2060, Yemen is expected to lose a cumulative $93 billion in GDP, with an additional 3.8 million people suffering from malnutrition.

Note: This news was translated using AI, but it has been edited by a specialized human editor from South24 Center.