Renewed Yemen fighting has displaced an estimated 125,000 people in a matter of days, according to the United Nations.
Thousands of families have fled their homes as fighting intensified along Yemen’s western coast.
Many displaced people are struggling to find food, shelter and other basic services.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said it is increasing emergency assistance as humanitarian needs grow.
Yemen fighting forces families from homes
The latest fighting has caused large-scale displacement across western Yemen.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said at least 18,000 households, or around 125,000 people, have been displaced since the start of September.
Many families left their homes with few belongings.
Some have travelled towards Aden, Al Maafer and other areas in search of safety and support.
Meanwhile, thousands of people have also crossed the Red Sea towards Djibouti.
WFP increases food assistance
WFP said it has already provided food assistance to around 45,000 people affected by the latest crisis.
However, humanitarian needs continue to rise.
The agency is preparing to assist up to 1.5 million additional people if the conflict becomes more intense.
Funding remains a major concern.
WFP said its operations in Yemen are facing critically low funding. As a result, the agency could struggle to expand assistance as quickly as needed.
Civilians face growing pressure
The latest Yemen fighting has also caused civilian casualties.
The UN Human Rights Office recorded 40 civilian casualties between September 1 and September 14.
Eight people were killed and 32 others were injured.
Women and children accounted for half of those killed and more than half of those injured, according to the UN.
At the same time, insecurity has restricted humanitarian access in some areas.
Several roads along the western coast are restricted or difficult to use. Some humanitarian movements have also been suspended.
The UN has called on all sides to protect civilians and allow humanitarian aid to reach people in need.
For families forced from their homes, access to food, clean water, shelter and healthcare remains an urgent concern.