Tazeen Hasan, Contributor Middle East
Cyclone Chapala, one of the strongest hurricane Yemen has seen in decades hit the Island of Socotra and Al-Qaeda controlled city of Mukalla killing three people, making landfall and damaging the seafront, residents reported,
According to Reuters, cyclone first hit historical Island of Socotra widely known for its natural beauty and rare species of plants. According to the pictures posted on social media, currents of water washed through the streets of capital Hadibu, 380 kilometers south of mainland Yemen in Arabian Sea. Three people are reported to be killed with 100's injured. About 1500 families are seeking refuge in the mountainous region.
I the city of Mukalla, AlQaeda in Arabian Peninsula, AQAP's rescue teams reportedly patrolled and cleared the coast while warning the locals on the microphone. The storm has reportedly damaged the city’s seafront. People have left their homes and are seeking refuge in Schools and public buildings.
"Omani air force planes have already arrived in Socotra Island. To send aid, do it via #Oman, which is doing a great job. "twitted a resident, Abu Had al-Hadrami.
Cyclone Chapala, one of the strongest hurricane Yemen has seen in decades hit the Island of Socotra and Al-Qaeda controlled city of Mukalla killing three people, making landfall and damaging the seafront, residents reported,
According to Reuters, cyclone first hit historical Island of Socotra widely known for its natural beauty and rare species of plants. According to the pictures posted on social media, currents of water washed through the streets of capital Hadibu, 380 kilometers south of mainland Yemen in Arabian Sea. Three people are reported to be killed with 100's injured. About 1500 families are seeking refuge in the mountainous region.
I the city of Mukalla, AlQaeda in Arabian Peninsula, AQAP's rescue teams reportedly patrolled and cleared the coast while warning the locals on the microphone. The storm has reportedly damaged the city’s seafront. People have left their homes and are seeking refuge in Schools and public buildings.
"Omani air force planes have already arrived in Socotra Island. To send aid, do it via #Oman, which is doing a great job. "twitted a resident, Abu Had al-Hadrami.
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