Families in and around Taiz city, Yemen are now rationing water due to recent fighting that has disrupted fuel supplies needed for water systems. This disruption affects approximately 3 million people relying on those systems. Aid groups and UN agencies report the situation is worsening, with access to essential water services severely limited. Simultaneously, significant accumulation of garbage along major roads within Taiz is increasing the threat of disease outbreaks. Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, is particularly vulnerable given the ongoing conflict and deteriorating infrastructure. The combined challenges of water scarcity and waste management pose a serious public health risk to residents. The situation highlights the deepening humanitarian crisis in Yemen.