Sunday 27 May 2018

Girl, 12, among three killed as Cyclone Mekunu hits Oman

Flash floods tear away roads and strong winds rip roofs off buildings in city of Salalah

A powerful cyclone has struck Oman and killed at least three people, among them a 12-year-old girl, officials have said.

Cyclone Mekunu caused flash flooding that tore away some roads and submerged others in Salalah, the country’s third-largest city, leaving drivers stranded. Strong winds knocked over street lights and ripped off roofs. The cyclone also struck neighbouring Yemen on Saturday.

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