• Heavy rains flood streets of Yemen capital

     

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    Yemeni men push a car in a flooded street on April 9 following two days of heavy rains in Sanaa, Yemen.

    Yemeni authorities warned citizens on April 9 to take precautions to avoid surprising torrents and rockslides, especially in the mountainous areas, due to possible flash floods after a second day of heavy rains in the country.

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    Boys attempt to rescue a dog swimming in a canal following heavy rains in Sanaa, capital of Yemen, on April 9. Authorities warned citizens residing in mountainous areas to take necessary precautions against expected flash floods

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    A man rides his bicycle through a flooded street on April 9 following heavy rains in Sanaa, Yemen.

     

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