2024 Persian Gulf floods
Flooding in the Persian Gulf in April 2024 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In April 2024, heavy rain severely impacted states in the Persian Gulf, causing flash flooding across the region. Several states recorded nearly a year's worth of rain in a single day. The floods had a significant impact across the region, with Oman and the United Arab Emirates being particularly affected,[1] resulting in the deaths of at least 33 people, including 20 in Oman and 8 in Iran.[2][3][4] Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia also experienced heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
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Cause | Mesoscale convective system | ||
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Duration | 14 April | ||
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Fatalities | 33 total: 20 in Oman 8 in Iran 5 in the United Arab Emirates 1 in Yemen | ||
Missing | 3 in Iran | ||
Damage | Unknown | ||
Areas affected | United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iran, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen |
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