UAE’S RAIN-RELIEF MEASURES QUITE REASSURING: As unusually heavy rains lashed the northern and eastern parts of the country over the last couple of days, the UAE authorities, emergency units and volunteers came forward with a comprehensive plan and fool-proof measures to rescue affected people and transport them to safety. Until reports last came in late on Thursday night, emergency teams had evacuated 150 people and transferred them to hotels. Around 40 volunteers helped transport people in their four-wheel drive vehicles, in addition to buses and public vehicles, while another 60 volunteers took care of the evacuated families. Besides, the armed forces, police and civil defence personnel jumped into the fray to offer help and relief to those affected. This was a massive challenge, and the UAE rose to it – as of always. (By Sanjib Kumar Das, Assistant Editor)
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