Muscat, August 21. Oman's public and private companies have donated more than 5 million riyals (US $ 12. 5 million) for recovery as rescuers continue search and rescue efforts following severe flooding in the country. In particular, the company Oman LNG, which operates in Sura, the city in the eastern region of Oman, most affected by the cataclysm, donated 500 thousand riyals (about 130 thousand dollars). “We will start inspecting the damaged houses in Sur and start repairs as soon as the rain stops. It is part of our corporate social responsibility to help the communities in which we operate, ” a company spokesman told The National. Oman's Ministry of Civil Defense and Ambulance has not released data on how many people were affected by the flood. However, authorities estimated that hundreds of houses were damaged. “I would say that almost 2,000 people were injured and almost 400 houses were damaged across the country. Half of the cases occur in cities in the eastern region of Oman, where flooding is most severe, ” said a spokesman for The National. on condition of anonymity. Rescue volunteers say they work full-time in Sur and nearby towns. “In some parts of the eastern region, everything looks like a submarine war zone,” said 31-year-old Qassim al-Farsi, a resident of Sura. The man also added that shelters were created for those who were left homeless as a result of the flood. However, the worst may not be over yet. More rain is expected in the coming days, according to weather forecasts. “The rain will continue, especially in the cities of Al Sharqiyah, the governors of Al Dahiliyya and Batina, and in Salalah. We warned people to be on the alert and call emergency numbers if they got hurt, ” he said. This was reported by the Meteorological Office. Omani TV announced that the government has formed a committee to assess the damage caused by the weather. However, no details are provided on the specific steps. Environmental experts say storm-triggered flooding is not uncommon in Oman, especially in non-government areas.
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