Photos: Yemen’s hospitals struggle to operate amid persistent power outages
Summary
Yemen’s city of Aden faces frequent power outages, providing only two to six hours of electricity daily. The lack of stable electricity makes it hard for hospitals to work properly and causes problems for families, especially during hot summers when people seek relief near the sea.Key Facts
- Aden, Yemen, struggles with long and frequent power cuts, often receiving just 2 to 6 hours of electricity a day.
- Before the war, only about 55% of Yemen’s population had electricity, one of the lowest rates in the region.
- Since 2015, damage from conflict, fuel shortages, and old infrastructure have worsened power problems.
- Power outages affect daily life by spoiling food, making homes uncomfortable, and disrupting children’s sleep and homework.
- Hospitals need electricity continuously, so power cuts disrupt medical care.
- During hot weather reaching 40°C (104°F), people often go to the coast to find cooler air.
- Insurance cost increases for fuel deliveries to Aden have made getting fuel harder.
- Residents rely on batteries and solar energy as backup during blackouts.
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