Cyclone, 06-12-2007
On June 6, Tropical Cyclone Gonu struck the coastal areas of northern and central Oman with high winds and torrential rains, killing nearly 50 people. In Muscat and coastal areas, flooding and mudflows from Gonu severely damaged local infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and electricity networks. Omanis and expatriate workers living in low-lying areas in the path of flood waters were most severely impacted by the storm. In response to the cyclone, the GOO established a donation fund through the Oman Charitable Organization (OCO) to provide emergency food, water, housing, and clothing to affected communities.
On June 12, U.S. Ambassador Gary A. Grappo declared a disaster due to the impact of Cyclone Gonu on Oman. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Muscat to the OCO for the procurement and distribution of emergency relief commodities in cyclone-affected areas.
For information on additional USAID disaster responses in Oman, please see OFDA Annual Reports.
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