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King Salman Relief Center: Taiz faces severe water shortage due to Houthi blockade

Taiz is suffering from a major drinking water shortage caused by the Houthi blockade, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center said.

Ajel News32 min ago · 1 min read
King Salman Relief Center spokesperson discusses Taiz water crisis

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The spokesperson for the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Dr. Samer Al-Jetaily, said that the city of Taiz is suffering from a severe shortage of drinking water due to the blockade imposed by Houthi militias.

He added in an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV that the center was the first to provide aid and supply water, and remains the only provider in some areas.

Al-Jetaily noted that the center is currently implementing an emergency plan for this region and other areas where the need for drinking water is critical.