Aden experiences major ice shortages amid soaring temperatures

Aden experiences major ice shortages amid soaring temperatures

Aden Governorate has been experiencing a severe ice crisis, as its prices reach unprecedented levels due to the high demand from citizens.

This demand is driven by soaring temperatures and continuous power outages lasting more than 13 hours a day.

Citizens, according to media sources, explained that ice, which they find difficult to obtain, has become one of the most expensive commodities sold in Aden markets.

They resorted to buying it to cool drinks and preserve food in the absence of electricity, which has led to a 100% increase in prices.

Citizens confirmed that many of them are unable to buy ice due to their inability to afford it daily amidst the current economic crisis.

According to “Crater Sky” website, a fistfight occurred last Monday evening between men and women standing in a long queue to obtain ice in the Crater district.

Citizens reported that a brawl broke out between women and men over a queue to get ice from a shop.

They noted that the queue turned into a large brawl before several passersbys intervened and managed to stop the fight.

It is noteworthy that the ice crisis is not limited to Aden Governorate. Shabwah Governorate also has been experiencing a similar crisis for the same reasons for days.

This included a complete power outage in the oil-rich province, causing citizens to rush to buy ice to cool drinking water amidst extremely high temperatures.

Aden is experiencing a severe electricity crisis, along with other southern governorates that are plunged into darkness due to fuel shortages and the inability of the government loyal to the Saudi-led coalition and its related entities to provide fuel regularly to power stations.