Courageous rescue efforts are still underway after the UAE emirate of Fujairah was hit with heavy rains and flooding on Wednesday.
UAE government accounts have been posting videos of efforts from the UAE Joint Operations Command and others who have launched ‘Operation Loyal Hands’ to support civil authorities in Fujairah.
Houses and cars have been damaged in the flash floods after heavy rains, leaving many desperate for help, to which the UAE Ministry of Defence has rushed to aid.
The Ministry of Interior has also been working with police and civil defence authorities along with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) in order “respond to any emergency as a result of the torrential rain that hit a number of regions in the country” as well.
No casualties in Fujairah flooding
The good news is, there have been no casualties nor severe damage, according to government bodies.
“We assure everyone that despite the heavy rain and volatile weather conditions, which caused floods in some areas, no casualties or severe injuries have been reported,” said the NCEMA.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has directed the Ministry of Interior to deploy rescue teams from other nearby emirates such as Dubai and Sharjah to support Fujairah and the east of the UAE.
Rare July flooding in #UAE has caused major damage over last 24hrs, with thousands taken to shelters. This video is from Kalba market, near Fujairah which was badly hit,” said journalist Joyce Karam on Thursday.
There has been an outpouring of support from many across the UAE, as many have asked how they can help the many who have been affected in the recent flooding.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Lead image via UAE News.