Al Hodeidah – The United Arab Emirates has launched a comprehensive humanitarian initiative to shelter families affected by recent floods in the Hays District of Al Hodeidah Governorate, western Yemen. The relief effort, coordinated through the UAE Red Crescent and Yemen’s National Resistance Humanitarian Cell, includes the establishment of a fully equipped camp offering emergency housing, food assistance, and medical support.

According to local officials, the camp is part of a broader UAE-funded response targeting flood-stricken communities in Hays and neighboring Al-Khokha, where torrential rains have displaced thousands and destroyed critical infrastructure. Bulldozers have been deployed to construct earthen barriers and flood channels to protect residential areas from further damage.

The shelter camp in Hays includes temporary housing units, sanitation facilities, and mobile clinics, designed to accommodate displaced families with dignity and safety. Relief committees have begun distributing aid packages, prioritizing vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with disabilities.

Walid Al-Qudaimi, First Deputy Governor of Al Hodeidah, praised the UAE’s swift intervention, describing the initiative as “a lifeline for the people of Tihama.” He expressed gratitude to the UAE leadership for its continued support of Yemen during times of crisis.

Humanitarian experts warn that climate-related disasters are compounding Yemen’s already dire humanitarian situation, with limited resources and access challenges threatening the resilience of flood-affected communities.