Kaaseb Mohamed Alhassani Advocates and Legal Consultancy

In the event of vehicle damage caused by flooding in 2024, vehicle owners who hold valid motor insurance policies may find their claims rejected by insurance companies on technical grounds. This can understandably cause anxiety and concern for the policyholder, who may be seeking to understand their legal options and remedies.

It has been reported that the UAE has witnessed its heaviest rainfall in 75 years from late Monday the 15th of April till Tuesday night the 16th of April. The weather department recorded the highest rainfall in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hrs and this was an exceptional event. We introduce in this article the details for claiming losses and damages from insurance.