Deadly flash flooding hits Dhofar, Oman

Days of severe weather triggered flash flooding in Oman's southern province of Dhofar, particularly in the provincial capital Salalah, where at least three people lost their lives. Up to 351 mm (14 inches) of rain fell in a period from May 27 to 31, 2020, according to the country's meteorological department.
Salalah received 202 mm (8 inches), Sadah 262 mm (10 inches), and Mirbat 351 mm (14 inches) in a five-day period.
In Salalah, the Public Authority for Civil Defense and Ambulances (PACDA) reported two fatalities on May 31– one died after a house collapse while the other was killed when his vehicle was swept away by inundations.
Another man lost his life as he tried to cross a wadi or a valley hit by floodwaters.
Some stranded residents have been rescued by PACDA from flooded areas, most of them from vehicles.
Around 100 people have also been evacuated, while authorities provided food to stranded people in villages on the outskirts of Salalah.
"A number of policemen, firefighters, and first aid personnel acted in cooperation with all other departments concerned in addressing emergency cases," said Dhofar Police commander Mohsin bin Ahmed Al-Abri as the command received more than 145 emergency reports.
"More than 140 people were rescued and a number of vehicles were plucked after being inundated while some sick (injured) people were rushed to the Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah," he added.
لاتزال جهود عمليات البحث عن المفقود في مجرى وادي ذهبون بولاية #ثمريت مستمرة بالتعاون مع طيران سلاح الجو السلطاني العماني والأجهزة الأمنية والمواطنين ولم يتم العثور عليه حتى اللحطة.#الهيئة_العامة_للدفاع_المدني_والإسعاف pic.twitter.com/OKOD6f9gXT
— الدفاع المدني والإسعاف – عُمان (@PACDAOman) June 1, 2020
تعاملت فرق الإنقاذ بولاية #مرباط مع بلاغ احتجاز عائلة مكونة من 14 فرداً في منزلهم بعد دخول مياه الأمطار وإرتفاع منسوبها في بعض المناطق السكنية حيث تم إخلاء المنزل ونقلهم إلى مناطق مرتفعة آمنه.#الهيئة_العامة_للدفاع_المدني_والإسعاف pic.twitter.com/FsUpt54Daq
— الدفاع المدني والإسعاف – عُمان (@PACDAOman) May 31, 2020
اجلاء تسعة أشخاص وافدين بعد ارتفاع منسوب المياه واحتجازهم في مجرى وادي بمنطقة عوقد بولاية #صلالة #الهيئة_العامة_للدفاع_المدني_والإسعاف pic.twitter.com/UvxBqNwgYR
— الدفاع المدني والإسعاف – عُمان (@PACDAOman) May 31, 2020
انقاذ عدد من الأشخاص بعد احتجازهم في في وسط تجمعات مائية عميقة بمنطقة عوقد الجنوبية بولاية #صلالة #الهيئة_العامة_للدفاع_المدني_والإسعاف pic.twitter.com/iaF8DR613j
— الدفاع المدني والإسعاف – عُمان (@PACDAOman) May 31, 2020
لاتزال جهود عمليات البحث عن المفقود في مجرى وادي ذهبون بولاية #ثمريت مستمرة بالتعاون مع طيران سلاح الجو السلطاني العماني والأجهزة الأمنية والمواطنين ولم يتم العثور عليه حتى اللحطة.#الهيئة_العامة_للدفاع_المدني_والإسعاف pic.twitter.com/OKOD6f9gXT
— الدفاع المدني والإسعاف – عُمان (@PACDAOman) June 1, 2020
Featured image credit: PACDA
If you value what we do here, create your ad-free account and support our journalism.
Your support makes a difference
Dear valued reader,
We hope that our website has been a valuable resource for you.
The reality is that it takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to maintain and grow this website. We rely on the support of readers like you to keep providing high-quality content.
If you have found our website to be helpful, please consider making a contribution to help us continue to bring you the information you need. Your support means the world to us and helps us to keep doing what we love.
Support us by choosing your support level – Silver, Gold or Platinum.
Other support options include Patreon pledges, one-off payments using PayPal and purchasing products from our webshop.
Thank you for your consideration. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Teo Blašković
Commenting rules and guidelines
We value the thoughts and opinions of our readers and welcome healthy discussions on our website. In order to maintain a respectful and positive community, we ask that all commenters follow these rules:
We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these rules. By commenting on our website, you agree to abide by these guidelines. Thank you for helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for all.