Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, spoke to Oman's ruler, Sultan Haitham, to check the situation after Cyclone Shaheen struck the country.
Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with Oman and extended its support for the country in dealing with the situation, state news agency Wam reported on Tuesday.
Sheikh Mohamed also offered his sincere condolences and sympathy to Sultan Haitham over the loss of lives during the cyclone and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. He also prayed for the safety of those who went missing after the storm.
Oman has begun to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Shaheen, which killed at least 11 people, destroyed homes and forced more than 5,000 people into temporary housing. The country has also started a major clean-up operation.
During the phone call, Sultan Haitham thanked Sheikh Mohamed for expressing solidarity and support.
Cyclone Shaheen in Oman - in pictures
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An Oman Air Force helicopter flies over Khaburah in Al Batinah district to assess damage caused by Cyclone Shaheen in October 2021. The government later said $500 million was required to repair infrastructure and homes. Photo: AP -
Cyclone Shaheen caused widespread flooding and landslides in Oman. Climate change is predicted to make such weather events more frequent. Photo: AFP -
In total 14 people in Oman died as a result of the cyclone. Photo: AFP -
A car is stranded in flooded street in the Omani capital, Muscat. Photo: AFP -
People wade through a flooded street in Muscat. Photo: AFP -
A flooded street in Al Khaburah. Photo: AP -
Flooded streets in Al Khaburah, one day after Cyclone Shaheen brought wind speeds of up to 116 kilometres an hour. Photo: EPA -
Gloomy skies in Muscat. Photo: EPA -
People cycle along a waterlogged road in Al Khaburah. Photo: EPA -
A torrent of floodwater runs through Al Khaburah. Photo: EPA -
Workers in Al Musanna repair damage caused by Cyclone Shaheen. Photo: Reuters -
Vehicles make their way along a flooded street in the aftermath of Cyclone Shaheen in Muscat. Photo: AFP
