49 killed in rains and thunder [Archives:2005/879/Local News]

SANA'A – Sept. 19- According to official records, last week's heavy rains and thunderbolts claimed 49 lives in different Yemeni governorates.

Security reports said that 7 persons died during the last two days. Thunderbolts killed three persons in Abian, Hajah and Lahj. Another two brothers were also killed. A child was among three injured in Al-Dhale governorate.

In Taiz, flash floods from Ala'amiria dam swept away two persons who were trying to direct the waters into their farms.

Death toll due to rains and thunderbolts reached 49 since the beginning of August. This is of course in addition to tens of casualties and the other losses in houses, farms, animals and other possessions.

It is noteworthy to mention, that unlike many previous years, Yemen is experiencing heavy rains this year. Researchers believe that these problems are caused by climatic changes, which have affected a number of countries.
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