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Taiz on Brink: Water Rationing, Disease Fears Rise
21 Oct
Summary
- Families ration water as fighting disrupts fuel and water systems.
- Piles of rubbish raise disease outbreak fears in Taiz.
- Water production has fallen by about 50% amid fuel shortages.
Yemen's Taiz city is facing a severe water crisis as renewed fighting since September has crippled fuel supplies and disrupted water systems, impacting 3 million people. Families are now rationing drinking water, with shortages hampering the operation of water pumps and essential services. The conflict has also led to significant piles of rubbish accumulating along major roads, increasing concerns about potential disease outbreaks.
Water production in Taiz has reportedly fallen by approximately 50%. Access to key water sources has been restricted, and the cost of water has tripled, making it unaffordable for many. Hospitals are also facing medicine and fuel shortages, with some facilities having supplies for only about four days. The deteriorating conditions in Taiz, a city under siege, are creating an "extremely dangerous situation" for children, who struggle to access basic needs like food and water.
