In the UAE, lightning killed 35 rare falcons with a total value of 1.1 million dirhams.
Dubai, UAE. 35 falcons of a rare breed died from a lightning strike in the town of Madinat Zayed, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The total cost of birds is 1.1 million dirhams (US $ 301 thousand). As a result of a lightning strike in the extension, where the chicks were, a fire started in the room.
According to a representative of the National Center for Meteorology, heavy rains with thunderstorms and gusts of wind up to 60 km / h were noted in the western region the day before. He also noted that dust storms and strong winds will dominate in the UAE until Thursday, March 28. Drivers are advised to be vigilant on the road due to reduced visibility.
