Dubai

Dubai found itself in disarray as torrential rain transformed its streets into rivers. Giant highways, usually bustling with traffic, were brought to a standstill as floodwaters surged, leaving commuters stranded and airport passengers urged to steer clear of the chaos.

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As Dubai experiences its heaviest downpour on record, drone footage has emerged showcasing the aftermath of the deluge. The viral video captures the stark reality of the floods, with scores of cars submerged under the torrential rainwaters.

Known for its desert climate, Dubai faced an intense thunderstorms, sweeping through the city and other regions of the United Arab Emirates on April 16. The deluge resulted in widespread flooding, inundating major highways, airports, and even the city's futuristic driverless metro system.

Dubai International Airport faced disruptions due to the adverse weather conditions. In an update shared on social media platform X, airport authorities announced limited operations, cautioning passengers about delays and disruptions.

Known for its arid climate, Dubai faced an unexpected deluge on April 16, resulting in widespread chaos across the city-state. The heavy rainfall inundated several places of Dubai, including its bustling Dubai International Airport and various shopping malls.

Due to heavy rainfall and flooding in UAE, four flights from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai and Sharjah have been cancelled today. As many as 28 Indian flights have been cancelled to the UAE.

Anand Mahindra's social media post comparing flooding in Dubai to Mumbai sparked debate. Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor criticized the analogy, citing Dubai's infrastructure. However, some defended Mahindra, stating he was highlighting weather challenges in modern cities. The debate reflects differing views on Dubai's preparedness for extreme weather events.

Since the 1990s, the UAE has employed cloud seeding to enhance rainfall, prompting speculation about its potential role in the historic flooding experienced in Dubai.

Singer Rahul Vaidya is now in Dubai. The city has recently had significant rainfall, causing numerous streets to become flooded. The musician shared a video of himself on Instagram, detailing his experience with the scenario in Dubai.

Witnesses described the Biblical levels of flooding as apocalyptic scenes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as heavy rainfall, amounting to more than 4.7 inches before 4 pm, inundated the region. Roads surrounding the airport were submerged, giving the impression of luxury cars 'floating' through the flooded streets.

The Director General of Oman Meteorology has announced that heavy rainfall will occur in different parts of Oman in the coming hours. Meanwhile, the flight services from Kochi to Dubai have been canceled for the time being.

The impact of the weather has been widespread, affecting regions including North Al Sharqiya, South Al Sharqiya, Al Dakhiliya, Muscat, South Al Bathinah, and Al Dahira governorates, along with parts of North Al Bathinah, Al Buraimi, Musandam, and Al Wusta governorates.

Heavy rains caused widespread flooding and disruption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly in Dubai, while neighbouring Oman grappled with a rising death toll from severe flooding. The deluge led to submerged highways, abandoned vehicles, flight disruptions, and school closures in the UAE

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