Tropical Cyclone Tej hit Yemen’s eastern coast areas of Al Mahrah Governorate and Socotra archipelago on 23 and 24 October 2023. As of 24 October, the storm moved towards the eastern regions of Hadramout Governorate. The affected areas experienced heavy and torrential rains that led to major damage to infrastructure including health facilities, roads, telecommunications lines and electricity.
In Al Mahrah Governorate, severe weather conditions and damage to roads hindered access to rescue stranded people and protect lives. Information about the situation remains limited but efforts are under way by local authorities and partners to access affected areas. Yemen’s health system is already overburdened with the direct impact of 9 years of conflict. Health facilities lack specialized doctors, medical supplies, and adequate infrastructure to address the most basic needs.
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), a local media outlet has reported at least 7 deaths, with more than 1000 people displaced