[United Nations Warning: Wheat and flour stocks in Taiz, Yemen may be less than three weeks] October 14th, United Nations Secretary-General Spokesperson Duyarik said on the 13th local time that the war in Yemen continues to escalate, and basic supplies are increasingly scarce in Taiz, the capital of Taiz Province, and existing wheat and flour stocks may be exhausted in less than three weeks. Fuel shortages also threaten local water supplies, exacerbating public health risks. Dujarric said that the United Nations is deeply concerned about the continued military escalation in the region. Fierce conflicts on many fronts in Yemen, especially in Taiz, are causing serious humanitarian consequences for civilians, causing large-scale displacement and material shortages. In addition, overcrowding in displaced persons settlements, insufficient clean water, and a lack of medical services further exacerbate public health risks. Citing a report from the World Health Organization that day, he said there was a surge in suspected cholera cases in Yemen. About a quarter of the more than 8,000 suspected cases reported this year occurred in the last four weeks.