Wednesday 16 / October / 2024
Muscat: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) successfully rescued a family trapped in their home in the Wilayat of Sur, as well as several individuals stranded in flooded valleys, following heavy rainfall in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate.
In a statement, the CDAA confirmed that rescue teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department responded to the emergency and safely extracted the family from their flooded home. All family members are reported to be in good health.
Additionally, the CDAA rescue teams managed to save four people after their vehicle became stuck in a valley in the Wilayat of Sur. In a separate incident, three more individuals were rescued after their vehicle also became trapped in a valley. All those rescued are in good health.
The Authority urged residents to exercise caution, avoid crossing flooded valleys, and stay clear of low-lying areas during periods of heavy rain.
