Impending Malnutrition Catastrophe in Yemen's Western Coast

The United Nations children's agency warns of a severe malnutrition crisis in Yemen's western coastal areas. UNICEF reports acute malnutrition rates reaching 33% in some regions, particularly in Hodeidah, where a catastrophe looms if immediate action is not taken to save lives.

Yemen's western coastal regions are facing an imminent malnutrition disaster, according to the United Nations children's agency (UNICEF).

Peter Hawkins from UNICEF revealed at a press briefing in Sanaa, via a video link to Geneva, that severe and acute malnutrition levels have soared to 33% in certain locales.

The situation is most dire in Hodeidah, where thousands remain at risk of death unless urgent measures are implemented to address the crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)