Ras Al Khaimah flood victims to share in $2.5m compensation fund

0
551

Compensation order issued by ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi

Residents in Ras Al Khaimah, who were affected by the rain storms earlier this month, are to share in a AED9 million ($2.5 million) compensation pot issued by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

Around 120 families in the Al Fahleen area were badly affected by flooding as a result of the torrential downpours, while over 1,000 incidents of damaged roads, fallen walls and rocks, landslides and uprooted trees and poles were also reported.

In the aftermath, a committee was formed under the direction of Al Qasimi, which toured the emirate and met with people whose properties were damaged. A report was then prepared for Al Qasimi.

According to a report by state run Emirates News Agency (WAM): “The move to provide compensation aims to offer swift support to individuals and families whose properties have been damaged and help them overcome the situation and return to living a normal and dignified life.”

 

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here