At least 7 people have died in torrential rains that have hit several regions of the UAE in recent days as authorities continue rescue operations, according to the Ministry of the Interior today, Friday. We regret to report that six people have been bodies of Asians have been found,” noting that the search for the Asian is also ongoing.
Shortly thereafter, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the missing person had been found, “and he died.”
Al-Taniji said 80% of people whose homes were affected by the flood “returned to their homes,” adding that “most of the flood-damaged roads have been reopened.”
The emirates of Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah have seen unprecedented heavy rain this time of year since Wednesday.
More than 870 people were rescued in the Emirates of Sharjah and Fujairah on Thursday, according to the National Emergency Management and Disaster Management Authority.