Rain increases the risk of waterborne diseases in Yemen
epa11294168 A garbage truck drives through a flooded stream littered with waste caused by rains, amid a spreading cholera outbreak, in Sana'a, Yemen, 22 April 2024. Torrential rains and floods have hit several parts of Yemen over the past two months, creating a high-risk environment for waterborne diseases such as cholera. As of April 7, more than 11,000 suspected cases have been reported in the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen since October 2023, along with 75 deaths, according to a recent report by the United Nations. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
