Hyderabad, April 19 -- In a rare and devastating event, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced record-breaking rainfall that led to flooding and the tragic loss of lives. The storm, which hit neighbouring Oman on Sunday, pounded the UAE on Tuesday, with 19 reported dead in Oman and 4 in the UAE.

Oman

On Tuesday, April 1, neighbouring Oman was also hit by heavy rains, since the beginning of the week, more than 7 inches of rain have fallen in certain areas of the nation.

According to National Emergency Services, flash flooding brought on by the extreme weather killed at least 19 people in several areas of the country. Twelve students whose school bus was washed away by floodwaters and an infant are among the dead.

UAE

Following the...