Flash floods in parts of Yemen controlled by the Houthi rebels have killed at least 17 people, two including children, over the past 12 days.
Residents of the capital Sanaa and the south-western governorates of Ibb and Dhamar were wading knee-deep in water, as flooding caused traffic jams, reports by Houthi-run media showed.
On Monday, the Houthi-run Saba News agency said six people were killed in the governorate of Raymah.
Sunday was the deadliest day, when two girls, aged 6 and 11, were killed after their three-storey home in Sanaa partially collapsed as a result of heavy rains and flooding. Their father was injured but the rest of the family survived.
On the same day, six people died in Dhamar after their vehicle was swept away in flash floods. Five of the bodies were retrieved and one remains missing.
Also on Sunday, three people from the same family were killed in the Houthi-run capital Sanaa after their home collapsed.
The country recorded its first flood-related death since the turbulent weather began on July 14, in the oil-rich eastern city of Marib, where 2.2 million internally displaced people live. Two people were killed, displacement camps and mud huts were destroyed and others were trapped in their homes. A security official was among those who died that day, Saba reported.
Only rudimentary methods of draining flood water were available to provide relief, as Houthi officials blamed poor urban planning for the water build-up.
"We haven't seen as much rain as this since I was born," local resident Mosheer Hasbawi told Associated Press.
Yemen is in its eighth year of war since the Houthis took over the capital Sanaa in 2014, and the Saudi-led coalition intervened a year later to restore the government to power.
Since then, Sanaa and Houthi-controlled territory has had little improvement in public sector infrastructure like roads, sewage and drainage facilities.
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Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances
All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
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