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Meteorology Warns of Continued Rainfall Across Yemen’s Governorates

Sana'a:The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning has forecast that scattered and varying rainfall will persist across several governorates in Yemen over the next 24 hours.

According to Yemen News Agency, the weather bulletin released by the center indicates that rainfall of varying intensity, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms and strong downdraft winds, is expected in the governorates of Al-Dhalea, Taiz, Ibb, Raymah, Dhamar, Sana'a, Amran, Al-Mahwit, Hajjah, and Saada. Additionally, the Tihama Plain and western coastal areas may also experience such weather conditions.

Further, the bulletin notes that scattered rainfall could occur in parts of the governorates of Lahj, Abyan, Al-Bayda, Shabwa, and Hadramout, including the southern coastal regions.

The center has issued warnings to citizens to avoid being present in or crossing ravines and valleys during and after rainfall. It also cautioned against reduced horizontal visibility due to fog and low clouds, as well as potential rock and mudslides on roads and mountain slopes. The center urged relevant authorities to implement necessary measures to safeguard lives and property.