Tropical Storm Hikaa: Family of seven rescued in Oman

Muscat: A seven member family was rescued by a group of Omanis after they got trapped because of heavy rains due to tropical storm Hikaa on Tuesday.

A statement by the Oman National Emergency Management Center read: "A family of seven was stranded by Hikaa's passing, but they were rescued by Omanis."

Furthermore, there was not a single death reported in Duqm hospital as of this evening.

"No deaths have been recorded in Duqm Hospital as a result of Hikaa until this moment," the centre added at 9:46 PM.

“Lastly, in Masirah, there has not been a single case of anyone needing shelter nor have there been reports of property damage."