Hadramaut Governorate in southeastern Yemen has experienced negative impacts due to the low-pressure system affecting the region. The Geological and Mineral Resources Authority warned of the possibility of rockslides, urging residents to exercise caution and stay away from mountainous areas at risk. Local sources reported that the heavy rains in the governorate led to floods and torrents in some areas, causing significant damage to infrastructure and property. The floods submerged several regions and swept away dozens of vehicles, cutting off main roads between the coast, Wadi Hadramaut, and the eastern areas, as well as the international road leading to Oman.
A young man drowned on Wednesday evening in Mukalla, the capital of Hadramaut, due to the aggressive torrents. Meanwhile, the Geological and Mineral Resources Authority identified areas at risk of rockslides, such as Old Mukalla, due to unstable rock masses along the paths of the floods and local roads. As a precautionary measure, the Hadramaut governor ordered the suspension of classes in all public, private, and community schools on Thursday, to ensure the safety of students and residents.
The Early Warning Center predicted heavy rains in the coming hours over the eastern areas of the governorate, increasing the risk of floods and landslides. In light of these warnings, the center renewed its call for residents to take precautions, avoid river beds and places prone to landslides, and refrain from being in valley bottoms during and after the rainfall.
