Cyclone wreaks havoc on Oman

A significant storm hit Oman Sunday, resulting in lethal flooding.

Cyclone Shaheen brought about main floods all through Oman, each on the coast and inland. Municipal employees used pumps and bulldozers to take away water and particles from the streets whereas the Omani military and air pressure delivered provides to civilians in affected areas.

A cyclone is a storm with very sturdy winds and heavy rains. The time period is synonymous with hurricane and is used for storms within the Indian Ocean.

Oman’s Nationwide Committee for Emergency Administration stated Monday that seven people died as a consequence of harm wrought by Shaheen, whereas the Related Press put the entire demise toll at 13.

The committee additionally reported disruptions to communications networks and school closures, and asked employers to not make their employees come to work as a result of harmful journey circumstances.

There was a massive rescue effort, with first responders utilizing helicopters to retrieve individuals trapped by the raging floods.

The Gulf state’s Civil Aviation Authority stated Monday afternoon native time that the cyclone was “steadily dissipating” however remained a risk.

Shaheen has additionally affected Iran, the place some fishermen have been killed, in keeping with the official Islamic Republic Information Company.