As storms hit the UAE DEWA has released a guide to avoiding power blackouts in Dubai
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Gallery: Aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Japan
At least 21 people have been killed in Japan as a result of powerful Typhoon Hagibis that roared across the country bringing unprecedented rains.
Abu Dhabi
Dua Lipa concert cancelled amid extreme weather conditions in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi authorities to issued a public warning to people in the emirate to remain indoors and not venture out unless absolutely necessary
Cyclone Luban
Oman to increase number of people in shelter from Cyclone Luban to 4,000
Omani authorities said the country has not seen the worst of the storm yet
Cyclone Mekunu
Cyclone death toll in Oman, Yemen rises to 11: authorities
Oman’s civil defence service on Saturday reported two deaths, adding to an earlier toll of a man and a 12-year-old girl.
Cyclone Mekunu
Cyclone Mekunu update: 10 dead, 40 missing in Oman and Yemen
285 people rescued as Cyclone Mekunu subsides
Cyclone Mekunu
In pictures: Saudi coalition’s efforts to help in Yemen following Cyclone Mekunu
Seven people were missing and hundreds of others evacuated from their homes after Cyclone Mekunu hit the Yemeni island of Socotra Wednesday night, causing severe flooding and damage to houses.
Cyclone Mekunu
In pictures: Cyclone Mekunu strikes southern coast of Oman
Civil defence officials said a man and a 12-year-old girl were killed, while three Asian nations were missing after the cyclone hit Oman’s Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces. Mekunu is now heading towards southern Saudi Arabia and is expected to hit parts of the Empty Quarter, one of the world’s most arid deserts, late Saturday.
Cyclone Mekunu
Rainy clouds expected in the UAE following Cyclone Mekunu
NCM officials stressed that the Cyclone Mekunu will not reach the UAE
Aviation
Salalah Airport to close as cyclone approaches Oman
Public Authority for Civil Aviation announces closure plan for at least 24 hours in light of Cyclone Mekunu
Cyclone Mekunu
Cyclone Mekunu forecast to have ‘minimal’ impact on the UAE
Dubai Municipality Geodetic and Marine Survey Section says UAE will likely see rainy and thundery conditions from Friday
Damages
In pictures: Powerful Hurricane Irma slams into Florida
Hurricane Irma barreled through the Turks and Caicos Islands as a category 4 storm en route to a destructive encounter with Florida this weekend.
Damages
Hurricane Irma flags after pummelling Miami, sending damage forecast down
Total damages had been predicted as high as $200 billion, but the hurricane dwindled to a Category 2 before reaching the Tampa Bay area
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Damages
Hurricane Irma threatens to become the most expensive storm in US history
Storm has already left at least 22 people dead, 1000s homeless across the Caribbean and threatens to rack up as much as $200 billion in damages