Twenty people have been rescued by the Dubai Police after their bus was swept away by flash floods in Hatta Valley.
According to the reports, the quick-minded bus driver instructed the passengers to move to higher ground until rescue teams arrived.
Police and Civil Defence teams, who were alerted about the incident at 7:20 pm on Tuesday, found it tough to navigate the rough terrains and had to use quad bikes for the rescue.
One person was injured in the incident.
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A mix of weather systems is expected to bring more cloud cover across the UAE in the coming days, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is expected to surpass last year's attendance record of 192,000 fans, welcoming guests from over 105 countries for the 2025 championship as it heads for a potential three-way showdown in the UAE.
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has carried out a relief initiative supplying winter aid to 700 vulnerable families in Jordan, including 500 Syrian refugee families and 200 Jordanian families.
