Floods in UAE: one Pakistani national died

The heavy rains in the UAE make floods and one death was reported in the country. One Pakistani national died in the flood. Hassan Afzal Khan, Consul-General at Pakistan Consulate, Dubai, on Saturday confirmed the death of a Pakistani in the aftermath of recent floods. The UAE’s Ministry of Interior on Friday said seven people of Asian descent were confirmed dead in the wake of recent floods in the country.

Later, another Asian’s dead body was found after an extensive search. The UAE has deployed its army to support rescue efforts after the country recorded its highest amount of rainfall in 27 years. Around 900 people were rescued after flash floods hit the Northern Emirates, while over 3,897 individuals were placed in temporary shelters in Fujairah and Sharjah.