Flooding in Yemen leaves 57 dead and thousands displaced - UN

Torrential rain has worsened the "dire humanitarian situation" in the country, the UN says.

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More than 34,000 families were affected by the heavy rains, which began in late June and intensified in early August, according to the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA).

It has worsened the country's "already dire humanitarian situation" as millions grapple with the impact of a civil conflict that began nearly 10 years ago, the UN body added.

"The magnitude of this disaster is overwhelming, and the humanitarian needs are enormous," said Matt Huber, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s acting chief of mission in Yemen.

Regions affected by the flooding include Hudaydah, Hajjah, Taiz and Marib.

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