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Heavy rains kill one, injure 3 others in RAK
Ras al-Khaimah, Feb 7, 2010 (WAM) -Heavy rains on Ras Al-Khaimah has caused the death of one Emirati man and injured several others in Wadi Ghalila valley. Inhabitants of the area managed to recover the man's car which was carrying 3 others when it was swept away by the flooding water stream. Several other cars were carried by flood water flowing over the Wadi Ghalila dam because of rainfalls up to 29 mm, the heaviest in years.
Other dams in Wadi Sha'm and Al-Beih are still receiving large quantities of rainwater.
Police patrols are stationed the entrances of the valleys to ensure the safety of vehicles and motorists. Experts from the Ministry of Water and Environment are closely monitoring the dams to take any measures should the need arise, according to executive director of the Ministry's Department for Agriculture and Animals Sultan Bin Alwan.
Other dams in Wadi Sha'm and Al-Beih are still receiving large quantities of rainwater.
Police patrols are stationed the entrances of the valleys to ensure the safety of vehicles and motorists. Experts from the Ministry of Water and Environment are closely monitoring the dams to take any measures should the need arise, according to executive director of the Ministry's Department for Agriculture and Animals Sultan Bin Alwan.
