Cyclone Mekunu: Three of 11 people killed so far are Indians, say officials
Over 230 families have been relocated to better buildings.

Three of 11 people who have died so far after Cyclone Mekuna struck Oman and Yemen have been identified as Indians. The Ministry of External Affairs in Oman said on Sunday that the body of one Indian had been identified. The governor of Yemen’s Socotra said two Indian sailors had died in the storm, AFP reported.
More than 30 people including Indians are missing in Oman since Cyclone Mekunu made landfall on Friday, officials said. Over 230 families in Oman have been relocated to better buildings. The Indian embassy in Oman said officials are searching for an Indian identified as Madhu. “There is no report of casualties among expatriates,” the embassy tweeted.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said embassy officials had arranged for food for 460 people (145 Indians and 315 Bangladeshi nationals) at a camp in Taqah.
Oman’s meteorology directorate said that “the direct effects of the tropical system are over” and downgraded the storm to a “deep depression”. Salalah’s airport opened on Sunday after being closed for three days. The city’s port remains closed.
Socotra’s governor Ramzy Mahrous said five Yemenis had died on the island apart from the two Indians.
Indian Embassy Team in Salalah has confirmed that as per Royal Oman Police, mortal remains of one (Shamsher Ali) of two missing Indian has been found and the search for the other (Madhu) is underway. There is no report of casualty amongst other expatriates.
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) May 27, 2018
Indian Embassy in Oman visited the camp at Taqah in Salalah. We arranged food for 460 people (145 Indians and 315 Bangladeshi nationals). Indian Embassy is taking care of 50 Indian dhow crew. @Indemb_Muscat
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) May 27, 2018
It has been confirmed by Salalah port authorities that 4 Indian registered Dhows have sunk alongside the port. All Indian crew are safe. Communication has been established with the crew. Salvage of Dhows is being pursued.
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) May 27, 2018