Overall Green Flood
in Oman

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1102566
Death: 20
Displaced: -
Countries: Oman
From - To 13 Apr - 15 Apr

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Oman - Flash floods, update (ECHO 16 Apr 2024)Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:05

  • Heavy rainfall affected north-eastern Oman (in particular the Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate) over the period 14-15 April, causing flash floods and resulting in more casualties and damage.
  • According to media, as of 16 April, at least 17 people died in the Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate. In addition, media also report school closures across Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, Muscat and Ash Sharqiyah North Governorates.
  • Over the next 24 hours, dryer conditions are forecast over north-eastern Oman.
Oman, Mid-April 2024Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Oman since 14 April 2024. The number of fatalities is still increasing following the heavy rainfall, which affected particularly north-eastern Oman and caused flash floods over the past few days. According to media, as of 17 April, at least 20 people died in Oman (Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate).Sun 14 Apr 2024Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS
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