The death toll from recent heavy rains and floods in Yemen climbed to 61, according to a statement by the Executive Unit for the Management of Displaced Persons Camps in Yemen.
The latest casualties were reported in the country’s northeastern province of Marib, where four displaced persons lost their lives and 20 others were injured due to severe weather conditions, reports Xinhua news agency, citing the statement released on Sunday.
It added that more than 7,000 displaced families have been affected by the heavy rain, winds, and lightning in Marib.