The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allocated 2 billion dirhams (approximately Rs 45.38 billion) to address the damage to Emirati homes caused by the most severe rainfall on record.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Wednesday, April 24, “During the Council of Ministers meeting today, we approved an allocation of 2 billion dirhams to address the damage to citizens’ residences.”
He further stated, “A ministerial committee has been tasked with overseeing this initiative, assessing the extent of the damage to homes, and coordinating the distribution of compensation in collaboration with federal and local authorities.”
Sheikh Mohammed described the situation as “unprecedented in its severity” and emphasized the importance of learning from such experiences. Emergency services reported receiving over 200,000 calls related to the heavy flooding.
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