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The tropical storm battered Oman’s Al Batinah region, leaving a trail of destruction behind.

Omani goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, right, and volunteers clean homes affected by Cyclone Shaheen in Oman's Al Batinah region. All photos: AFP

At least 14 people died after the powerful cyclone struck the country, causing widespread flooding and landslides.

Workers used lorries, shovels and dredging machines to clear debris.

Widespread damage from the storm forced more than 5,000 people into temporary accommodation.

The government announced it was moving people whose homes had been destroyed into fully furnished accommodation until their properties could be restored.

Oman News Agency reported the government would pay 1,000 rials ($2,600) to each property owner to help with restoration expenses.

Local construction companies are also helping with the clean-up operation.

The tropical storm battered Oman’s Al Batinah region, leaving a trail of destruction behind.

Omani goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, right, and volunteers clean homes affected by Cyclone Shaheen in Oman's Al Batinah region. All photos: AFP

At least 14 people died after the powerful cyclone struck the country, causing widespread flooding and landslides.

Workers used lorries, shovels and dredging machines to clear debris.

Widespread damage from the storm forced more than 5,000 people into temporary accommodation.

The government announced it was moving people whose homes had been destroyed into fully furnished accommodation until their properties could be restored.

Oman News Agency reported the government would pay 1,000 rials ($2,600) to each property owner to help with restoration expenses.

Local construction companies are also helping with the clean-up operation.

The tropical storm battered Oman’s Al Batinah region, leaving a trail of destruction behind.

Cyclone Shaheen: expats and Omanis come together 'like a UN task force' for clean-up

20,000 volunteers turn out to help those who lost homes and businesses in the storm

Saleh Al Shaibany

October 09, 2021

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