Muscat: Oman’s Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) rescued 56 people during the heavy rainfall which affected the Sultanate between November 11 and 22.
The control room at PACDA received 115 distress calls during that period, a statement from the authority said on Saturday. A 15-year-old boy was found dead after he went missing in the Wilayat of Al Rustaq.
According to PACDA, the rain-related incidents including the rescue of stranded people from wadis topped the list with 85, followed by fire-related incidents (18), ambulance services (60) and search and rescue services (60).
Read More
- Oman targets 30% local health manufacturing in three years and cut reliance on imports
- Oman and UK discuss bilateral ties, regional developments in Muscat
- Two expats arrested in Muscat over human trafficking, exploitation of woman
- Oman Meteorology issues thunderstorms, hail alert across Hajar Mountains and nearby areas
- Muscat Municipality urges safe use and disposal of detergents and pesticides
