Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters, civil defence says

(Reuters)

DUBAI, March 23 – At least five ​people have died in Oman ‌over the past 24 hours after vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, ​authorities said on Monday.

Oman’s ​Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said ⁠seven people were rescued after ​a vehicle carrying 10 people ​was swept away in a wadi in the Wilayat of Barka, while the ​other three were later found ​dead.

In a separate incident, two citizens died ‌after ⁠their vehicle was carried away by floodwaters in a wadi in the Wilayat of Al-Maawil, with ​their bodies ​later recovered.

Authorities ⁠said the deaths came as heavy rains affected ​parts of the country.

Oman ​has ⁠experienced deadly flooding in recent years, including in April 2024 when ⁠flash ​floods killed at least ​20 people and inundated large areas.