Cyclone wreaks havoc on Oman
The storm caused death and destruction throughout Oman and also hit Iran.
A major storm hit Oman Sunday, leading to deadly flooding.
Cyclone Shaheen caused major floods throughout Oman, both on the coast and inland. Municipal workers used pumps and bulldozers to remove water and debris from the streets while the Omani army and air force delivered supplies to civilians in affected areas.
A cyclone is a storm with very strong winds and heavy rains. The term is synonymous with hurricane and is used for storms in the Indian Ocean.
Oman’s National Committee for Emergency Management said Monday that seven people died due to damage wrought by Shaheen, while the Associated Press put the total death toll at 13.
