AFP reports On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the United Arab Emirates government announced a budget of US$544 million (approximately 20,100 million baht) to restore the city and repair homes damaged by last week’s catastrophic flooding.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, as Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates. Said after the Cabinet meeting that The country has learned a great lesson in dealing with heavy rains this time. It added that it had approved a budget of 2 billion dirhams (US$544 million) to deal with damage to people’s homes. Including various compensations in cooperation with other central government agencies and local agencies.
The Cabinet also established a special committee to oversee the infrastructure rehabilitation mission and propose solutions directly to the government.
“The situation is unprecedented and serious. But we are a country that learns from every experience,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum.
a week ago The UAE has been hit by some of the worst rainstorms since records began 75 years ago, leading to unprecedented flooding. It turned roads into rivers and disrupted service at Dubai’s once-bustling airport for several days. Four deaths were also reported, including three Filipinos and one Emirati.
Dubai Airport canceled 2,155 flights, rerouted 115 and was unable to return to full service for nearly a week.
