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Gallery: Aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Japan

by ITPSun 13 Oct 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

At least 21 people have been killed in Japan as a result of powerful Typhoon Hagibis that roared across the country bringing unprecedented rains.

Abu Dhabi

Dua Lipa concert cancelled amid extreme weather conditions in Abu Dhabi

by Staff writerSun 11 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Abu Dhabi authorities to issued a public warning to people in the emirate to remain indoors and not venture out unless absolutely necessary

While the tropical storm west of the Arabian Sea is expected to get worse, the National Committee for Civil Defence said it is ready to tackle it when heavy rains begin on Sunday night. Image: Accuweather

Cyclone Luban

Oman to increase number of people in shelter from Cyclone Luban to 4,000

by Staff WriterSun 14 Oct 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Omani authorities said the country has not seen the worst of the storm yet

Cyclone Mekunu

Cyclone death toll in Oman, Yemen rises to 11: authorities

Written by Staff Writer Mon 28 May 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Oman’s civil defence service on Saturday reported two deaths, adding to an earlier toll of a man and a 12-year-old girl.

Oman's National Emergency Management Center said that it has rescued 285 people so far. It said in a tweet that operations will be ongoing until life returns to normal

Cyclone Mekunu

Cyclone Mekunu update: 10 dead, 40 missing in Oman and Yemen

Written by Staff Writer Sun 27 May 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

285 people rescued as Cyclone Mekunu subsides

Cyclone Mekunu

In pictures: Saudi coalition’s efforts to help in Yemen following Cyclone Mekunu

by ITPSun 27 May 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

Seven people were missing and hundreds of others evacuated from their homes after Cyclone Mekunu hit the Yemeni island of Socotra Wednesday night, causing severe flooding and damage to houses.

Cyclone Mekunu

In pictures: Cyclone Mekunu strikes southern coast of Oman

by ITPSun 27 May 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

Civil defence officials said a man and a 12-year-old girl were killed, while three Asian nations were missing after the cyclone hit Oman’s Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces. Mekunu is now heading towards southern Saudi Arabia and is expected to hit parts of the Empty Quarter, one of the world’s most arid deserts, late Saturday.