UAE rains: 61 families evacuated from their homes in Sharjah and moved to hotels – News
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Mughaidir area in Kalba. KT Photos: Muhammad Sajjad
A torrential storm hit the eastern region of Sharjah, prompting the evacuation of 61 families to safety. The Sharjah Housing Department announced on Wednesday that families affected by rains in the emirate have been relocated and offered shelter in four hotels.
The 61 Emirati families included 346 people. Of the total families, 56 were accommodated in the city of Kalba, while three families were accommodated in the city of Dibba Al Hisn and two families in Khor Fakkan.
Meanwhile, technical teams visited the areas and evaluated the damaged homes. They inspected the extent of the damage, identified properties considered uninhabitable or at risk of collapse, and offered assistance until permanent housing arrangements could be made.
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Mughaidir area
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported heavy rain in the emirate, prompting a weather alert for residents to remain vigilant. The Meteorological Department forecast low clouds over some eastern areas with rain.
Videos captured by a Khaleej Times photojournalist show overflowing wadis and submerged roads, making it difficult for motorists to navigate the area. The industrial area of Kalba was also flooded and completely deserted.
When heavy rain, hail, thunder and lightning hit the country on Monday, more than 700 residents of the country’s eastern region were displaced, Sharjah police said.
The inclement weather caused damage to their homes, forcing them to move for their safety. The authority confirmed that all 707 residents received temporary accommodation. As unsettled weather hit the country, Sharjah police had to respond to around 21,000 calls in one day.
Sharjah Civil Defense warned residents not to take risks when standing or crossing the stream.
- Do not approach streams and torrents in the valley that may collapse.
- Don’t risk driving in a torrent
- Please use caution as water levels may rise, potentially submerging roads and bridges. I follow standard security procedures for my own protection.
- Staring into the flowing current can cause dizziness and increase the risk of falling.
- Allowing children to play in watershed or drain areas is dangerous
- Be careful, as heavy rain and water flow can affect the slope of the road.
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