Flooding, displacement, and ongoing economic hardship are significantly increasing humanitarian needs across Yemen, affecting vulnerable communities nationwide, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Years of conflict have already created a severe crisis, with widespread displacement and limited access to basic services, and recent conditions have further worsened the situation. In 2026, more than 22 million people, including women, children, internally displaced persons, migrants, and refugees, are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection services.
The IOM is responding by providing emergency support such as shelter, clean water, healthcare, and protection services, while also investing in early recovery programs in water, sanitation, education, and livelihoods. Despite these efforts, large numbers of families have lost homes and essential services due to repeated flooding, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas where infrastructure remains fragile.
In several regions, including the West Coast and Al Makha, thousands of households have been impacted by floods, receiving emergency assistance through rapid response teams. At the same time, longer-term projects such as water system rehabilitation in Mokha City and school restoration in Aden are helping restore access to essential services for affected communities.
However, the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, with repeated climate shocks and limited resources continuing to strain response efforts. IOM and its partners, including the UN Country Team, are working to strengthen coordination and deliver both immediate relief and long-term recovery support. Sustained international assistance is considered essential to ensure that lifesaving aid continues and that affected communities are supported in rebuilding their lives.
