Flash flooding caused by rain kills 17, including school children
DUBAI, UAE – A sudden deluge of rain in Oman, located on the eastern fringe of the Arabian Peninsula, resulted in fatal flash floods, claiming at least 17 lives, as per reports on Monday. Among the victims were school children and their driver, whose vehicle was engulfed by the rushing waters. Forecasts predict that the neighboring United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, and other parts of the Arabian Peninsula, are also bracing for heavy downpours. According …