Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels

Drinking water supplies in Taiz, Yemen, have reached crisis levels in recent weeks. The city, which is the country's third-largest, has faced water scarcity for over a decade, but the situation has deteriorated significantly due to an ongoing siege by Houthi rebels. This development occurs within the broader context of an escalating conflict between Houthi forces and the Yemeni government.

The siege has severely impacted the more than 1 million residents living in Taiz, leaving their basic needs barely met. The current water shortage represents a critical humanitarian challenge for the population trapped within the city.