Oman

NCEM: Lives are lost in the rain because official warnings are ignored

Published: 07:03 AM,Mar 28,2026 | EDITED : 12:03 PM,Mar 28,2026

 

Several lives were lost in recent rains, while some others were critically injured by the rescue teams, despite repeated warnings to stay away from flowing wadis or flash floods.
It may be noted that all of them died while deliberately crossing wadis or while being reckless.

The National Emergency Management Committee (NCEM) has emphasized the necessity of following preventive measures to protect lives, especially the importance of staying home and not going out except for absolute necessity and after ensuring that these roads are passable.

Citizens and residents must support competent authorities by adhering to the guidelines and instructions, which will contribute to reducing risks. Regarding the issue of recklessness for drivers, there is a law that we tell citizens and residents that there are penalties for drivers who deliberately risk crossing wadis, whether imprisonment or a fine.
NCEM also urges parents not to allow their children to go out and play during the rains, or to play near these water bodies, given the associated dangers. It is also important to get news from official sources. 

The list of people who lost their lives during recent weather conditions

1. The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate responded to an incident involving a child swept away by a wadi in Nizwa, whose body was found.

2. CDAA received a report of a citizen drowning in a wadi in Wadi Bani Khalid, whose body was found.

3. Two women die: CDAA responded to an incident involving two female citizens who drowned in a water pool in Ibri. Their bodies were found after one of them attempted to rescue the other.

4. A citizen was found dead with the assistance of relevant authorities and several citizens, after his vehicle was swept away in a wadi in Manah.

5. - In Musandam Governorate, CDAA responded to reports of rising water levels, which unfortunately resulted in the loss of a woman who died after being swept away by the floodwaters.

6. CDAA received a report of a 7-year-old child drowning in a wadi in the Al-Sumhan Al-Janoubiya area of ​​Barka. The child passed away on the way to the hospital.

7. Three die: A vehicle carrying 10 people was swept away in a wadi in Barka. Seven people were rescued, while three others were found dead, following efforts by CDAA teams, relevant authorities, and citizens.

8. 4 kids die: CDAA in South Al Batinah Governorate responded to a building collapse in Rustaq, where a structure made of unstable materials collapsed on several children. The incident resulted in the death of four children and critical injuries and burns to three others, who were transported to the hospital for treatment. 

9. Two die: CDAA in South Al Batinah responded to an incident in which three vehicles were swept away in Wadi al Maawil. One person was rescued in good health, while two others lost their lives.