Seven people found dead after floods

Seven people have been confirmed dead following the recent floods that hit parts of the UAE.

The Ministry of Interior, which initially announced six deaths, said the seventh victim was an Asian expat who was reported missing earlier.

The authority offered its condolences to the families of the victims.

تحديث للبيان الصادر من وزارة الداخلية مساء اليوم المتعلق بآخر مستجدات جهود الإسعاف والانقاذ والمساعدة التي تقوم بها الأجهزة المختصة في عدد من مناطق الدولة

#الامارات_أمن_وأمان #uae_safe pic.twitter.com/bANTukK9f5

— وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) July 29, 2022

Brigadier General Dr. Ali Salem Al Tunaiji, Director General of Federal Central Operations at the Ministry, said field teams are still carrying out evacuations in flood-affected areas of Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

In the video update, he said nearly 80 per cent of those who were displaced from their homes have been able to return.

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آخر التطورات الميدانية في ظل الأحوال الجوية السائدة
The latest developments of the current weather conditions#الإمارات_أمن_وأمان #uae_safe pic.twitter.com/baRFgQEw7j

— وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) July 29, 2022