Friday, January 27, 2012

Omanis Stay Put Despite Flood Fears

The valleys of Oman have supplied water to generations of families to grow crops, keep livestock and run businesses. But now the government wants thousands of people from villages near the wadis (valleys) to leave their homes because of the threat of flooding. Andrew Hopkins reports from Hail Al Ghaf on how a significant number of residents are refusing to move despite the warning.