
Floods in Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen, October 2023 following heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Tej.
Tropical Cyclone Tej made landfall along the coast between the coastal city of Al Ghaydah, capital of Al Mahrah Governorate in south-eastern Yemen, and Salalah, capital city of Oman's Dhofar Governorate.
Yemen Meteorological Services reported 406 mm of rain fell at Al Ghaydah Airport in the space of a few hours.
The Yemen Red Crescent Society said Cyclone Tej caused widespread destruction across Al Mahrah Governorate. Particularly badly affected are the districts of Al Ghaydah and Haswayn.