Emiratis in Louisiana asked to call UAE embassy due to heavy rains



Emiratis in the US state of Louisiana have been asked to contact the embassy because of heavy rains.

The UAE Embassy in Washington said Emiratis in Louisiana should “communicate with it as soon as possible” by calling 001 202 431 5530 following the recent weather conditions, reported Wam, the state news agency.

The US National Weather Service has issued a flash flood threat extending from the Texas coast to the Ohio River Valley.

Rainfall is expected to range from one to three inches, which could lead to minor flooding in southwest Louisiana and urban areas in southeast Texas, according to a hazardous weather outlooked published by the service.

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