Nine Pakistanis among those killed in UAE rain tragedy

The recent heavy rainfall in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has led to a tragic loss for nine Pakistani individuals, as reported by the Pakistan diplomatic mission in the UAE. The victims, hailing from various regions in Pakistan, faced perilous circumstances amidst the tumultuous weather.

Muhammad Basharat from Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), lost his life when his vehicle was engulfed by floodwaters in Dubai. Ahtisham Khursheed also met a grim fate as his vehicle succumbed to the rising waters in the same emirate. Additionally, Muhammad Shakeel and Sajawal Shahid suffered a fatal electrocution incident in Dubai, while Asif Ali and Hamza were tragically killed when a wall collapsed in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.

Zameer Abbas from Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab, found himself trapped in his vehicle in rainwater in Sharjah, meeting a tragic end. Bahar Ali from Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), engaged in valiant rescue efforts in Sharjah but tragically succumbed after falling into floodwaters. Mohammad Kamran from Kotli, AJK, died in a fatal road accident in Dubai.

The swift repatriation of their bodies, facilitated after diplomatic clearance, provides a small sense of relief to their grieving families. “Being able to lay their loved ones to rest in their homeland allows the families to begin the grieving process and find some closure during this heartbreaking tragedy,” a senior diplomat expressed.

The tragic loss of these nine individuals serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by extreme weather conditions and the importance of safety measures during such times.