View of part of the Fujairah Corniche and the Hajar Mountains in the Background

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Earth Movers Bolstering Barricades Against Cyclone Gonu

At 6.00pm Wednesday 6 June 2007 a triad of large earth movers was shifting rocks that were being deposited by a long line of trucks on the side of the main road .

Work is going on to strengthen the barriers against the rising tides, especially in the next 48 hours.

Geoff Pound

Image: An earth mover working to strengthen barriers around the property of Fujairah’s Hilton Hotel and the Fez bar and restaurant.