http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Ration cards for rain-affected families granted [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 6/12/2008] Families affected by heavy rains that afflicted the eastern provinces late October are about to start receiving ration cards in the town of Mukala to be able to obtain aid materials. The move comes according to measures approved by the Relief and Shelter Committee set up in the wake of the catastrophe to organize the process of distribution aid materials for beneficiaries. The committee has earlier finished the counting process to ensure all affected families get aid for long time. Director General of the town Salim Saleh Abdul Haq has urged the affected families to go to receive their ration cards so that they head to the aid distribution centers to receive their monthly food allowances. Earlier the committee distributed cooking tools for registered families of those whose homes were destroyed either partly or completely. Almost a month ago, Heavy rains lashed several parts of the republic killing people and destroying homes and lands. Yemen did its utmost to deal with the catastrophe with assistance from regional and world states and is currently preparing rebuilding schemes.