Rough seas lash UAE coast
Rough seas lash UAE coast
Staff Report
Dubai: High waves hit the coasts of the UAE due to a combination of strong winds and high tides.
Dubai Meteorological Office reported very strong winds of 30 knots and the highest tide day of the month. The combination contributed to the high waves and water reaching inland a few meters.
A source from the Met Office said, "The winds picked up offshore from the north-west at around 7.30 am and waves offshore reached 10-14 feet.
Police sources reported that a huge wave off Palm Island carried off five workers, one of whom is still missing.The four others swam to safety. Police are still looking for the missing worker.
Ajman and Sharjah experienced its highest tide at 12.30pm and Port Rashid at 12.20pm." Many worried residents and shops were thinking of evacuating their premises, but civil defence and police said that there was no need to panic.
Staff Report
Dubai: High waves hit the coasts of the UAE due to a combination of strong winds and high tides.
Dubai Meteorological Office reported very strong winds of 30 knots and the highest tide day of the month. The combination contributed to the high waves and water reaching inland a few meters.
A source from the Met Office said, "The winds picked up offshore from the north-west at around 7.30 am and waves offshore reached 10-14 feet.
Police sources reported that a huge wave off Palm Island carried off five workers, one of whom is still missing.The four others swam to safety. Police are still looking for the missing worker.
Ajman and Sharjah experienced its highest tide at 12.30pm and Port Rashid at 12.20pm." Many worried residents and shops were thinking of evacuating their premises, but civil defence and police said that there was no need to panic.
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