Red Crescent Calls for Assistance as Cyclone Tej Causes Dramatic Flooding in Yemen

The Red Crescent in Yemen asked national authorities to provide air support to help rescue people stranded by flooding following the arrival of Cyclone Tej on Monday, October 23, local media reported.

Homes, roads, and fields in the Al-Mahra Governorate were severely impacted by the flooding, according to the United Nations. Local authorities asked residents of the affected areas to move to nearby shelters.

Cyclone Tej was tracking northwestward across the country on October 24.

Footage published to Facebook by the Yemen Red Crescent shows a truck stuck in a flooded area. The Red Crescent said two people had been stuck in the truck since Monday, adding that volunteers were unable to reach them and provide support. Credit: Yemen Red Crescent via Storyful