NO PINOY CASUALTIES FROM UAE HISTORIC FLOODS–DMW

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said there were no Filipino casualties from the severe floods which hit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this week.

Citing their initial information from UAE, DMW spokesperson Toby Nebrida disclosed they have not received any reports of Filipinos, who died or were injured, from the floods.

“Hoping this remains so... We might have a better assessment by tomorrow [April 18],” Nebrida said.

He said the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are preparing food items and other basic needs for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), who will need them.

The severe flooding was caused by historic heavy thunderstorms, which hit the desert country of UAE since Monday and persisted the following day.

The floods caused major disruptions in Dubai, the most populous city of UAE.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) issued an advisory to Filipinos who currently live in the UAE, to ensure their safety during the natural disaster.

The attached agency of DMW urged Filipinos to be updated with information from local authorities regarding the weather condition; avoid going to flooded areas; prepare an emergency kit; and to stay connected with family and friends.

It also advised the affected Filipinos to contact the Migrant Workers Office, Philippine Embassy, and Consulate in Bahrain if they will need immediate help.

The Migrant Workers Office hotline includes the following contact numbers: MWO (00973) 17740951, 17740139, and (00973) 17740829.

OWWA said it will respond to their concerns via its hotline at (00973) 17721908 and (00973)34673268.