Cars Swept Away as Deadly Floods Impact Oman

At least 18 people have been killed in flash floods in Oman, state media reported on April 16.

Among the dead were 10 children heading to school in al-Mudhaibi province on Sunday, April 14, local media said.

Heavy rain was expected to continue to impact the country on Tuesday, the Oman Observer said.

Footage here shows stranded cars and floodwaters surrounding al-Rawda School in North al-Sharqiyah. Local media reported that the school’s students were rescued by police. Credit: @Man99One via Storyful