Child Dies After Falling Into Manual Well Amid Severe Water Scarcity in Hajjah

A 12-year-old girl tragically died after falling into an unprotected manual well in the Wushah district of Yemen's Hajjah Governorate on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to local sources.

The deceased was identified as Tawakkul Najd Ali Mabhouth Al-Obaidi. The incident, which occurred in the Beit Al-Obaidi area of the district, has cast a pall of sorrow over the local community.

The tragedy underscores the severe water crisis gripping the region, particularly in Wushah and surrounding areas, where residents are forced to search for water amid acute drought conditions. This desperation is compounded by the evident failure of public services under the administration currently in control.

Elevated rural villages in the northern part of the governorate face extreme shortages of water sources. This compels inhabitants, including women and children, to traverse long distances over treacherous terrain to reach open and hazardous wells and water collection points.

Sources indicate that the absence of sustainable water projects and weak infrastructure present a constant, mortal threat to residents, especially children, necessitating immediate and decisive interventions to prevent the recurrence of such fatal accidents.