‘Homes turned into ovens’: Millions of Yemenis swelter amid heat, blackouts
Summary
Yemen is facing extreme heat above 40°C (104°F) combined with long power outages, making life very hard for millions of people. The heatwave and electricity shortages affect many parts of the country, worsening the already serious humanitarian crisis caused by years of war.Key Facts
- Temperatures in Yemen have risen above 40°C (104°F), making homes very hot.
- Long power cuts affect southern, eastern, and western regions of Yemen.
- Coastal cities like Mukalla and Aden experience frequent outages, harming businesses and health.
- In Aden, electricity is available only a few hours daily despite government and Saudi efforts.
- Yemen has been in conflict for over 10 years between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government.
- The war has damaged much of Yemen’s infrastructure, including electricity systems.
- Saudi Arabia has provided financial aid to buy fuel for power stations to improve electricity.
- Despite aid packages, many residents report no improvement in power supply during the heatwave.
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