UAE: 707 Sharjah residents displaced after heavy rains damage their homes – News
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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.
From emergency calls to non-emergency calls, the operations room received 21,635 calls on Monday and issued more than 300 certificates to stores and vehicles affected by the unstable weather. This figure is much lower than last year (5,150 certificates), which shows that the public is more aware of the rules to follow and the precautions to take during heavy rains.
The security plan established by Sharjah Police was successful thanks to the efforts of all staff and emergency departments in the emirate, as well as the community.
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