Organization of Islamic Cooperation calls for aid to flood-stricken Aden

Heavy rains and flash floods struck Yemen’s port city of Aden and neighboring provinces on Tuesday. (File/AFP)

• One person has died because of the haevy floods in Aden

DUBAI: The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has urged countries and international organizations to provide urgent humanitarian aid to Aden, it was ravaged by heavy rain and flood last week.
Yousef Al-Othaimeen said it was important for organizations such as the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to respond to the needs of the people who were affected by the floods.
Heavy rains and flash floods struck Yemen’s port city of Aden and neighboring provinces on Tuesday, killing one person as the country also fights the spread of the coronavirus.