Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens as over 300,000 people are displaced, fighting intensifies, and millions face hunger and Famine.

Sana has been facing a humanitarian crisis since 2014, with a civil war, economic collapse, shortage of essential requirements and large-scale displacement.

More than 300,000 people have fled their homes in western Yemen because of intensifying fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, according to the UN.

“Without more funding, thousands of families could be left without the help they urgently need,” Abdusattor Esoev, IOM Yemen Chief of Mission, said.

It has been back to a deteriorating state after relative calm since September.

Rising prices of basic food supplies and other goods have made it almost unaffordable for many families.

Around 18.3 million are facing acute food insecurity, with 2.2 million children under five suffering from acute malnutrition, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition and 22.3 million people requiring humanitarian assistance.

On Monday, the European Union strongly condemned the escalation in Yemen, particularly those that target civilians and infrastructure, calling for an immediate end to all Houthi military actions.

At present, the Houthis’ presence is mostly in the northern and western provinces.

Government authority controls most southern and eastern provinces, including Aden.

Nevertheless, Yemeni Houthis have advanced to 80 km of Aden.

The siege of Taiz puts pressure on medical infrastructure, with food and fuel being severely restricted.

Civilians are at risk from sniper fire, which is a single or coordinated shot fired from a hidden position using a rifle.

Shooters may use camouflage, high ground, and structures to stay hidden.

Governor Nabil Shamsan said that hospitals are working at only 20 percent capacity, with 120 health centers shut down.

“We urge the international community to secure at least one safe route between Taiz and Aden to enable citizen movement and the smooth entry of services, essential materials and goods,” Shamsan told Al Jazeera.