Dubai flood

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Unbelievable! Dubai Drenched in Rare Floods After Years of Dryness

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Dubai faces unprecedented flooding as heavy rains hit the desert city, submerging cars and halting flights. Find out how this unexpected event unfolded!

Dubai, known for its arid climate, was unexpectedly transformed into a waterlogged city as heavy rains caused rare flooding. The desert city-state experienced an unprecedented downpour, leaving streets underwater and vehicles stranded. The floodwaters not only affected transportation, with roads and airport runways submerged, but also disrupted daily life, forcing schools to close and extending remote work arrangements.

The unexpected deluge caught residents and authorities off guard, with Flydubai even suspending flights due to the severe weather conditions. The torrential rain, equivalent to two years' worth of rainfall in just 24 hours, caused chaos and widespread flooding across Dubai, UAE, Bahrain, and Oman. The heavy floods led to fatalities and major disruptions in the region.

In a rare occurrence, Dubai's airport operations were halted, with travelers facing cancellations and delays. The city, which typically receives minimal rainfall, struggled to cope with the aftermath of the intense rainstorm. As cleanup efforts ensued, the community came together to clear debris and manage the impact of the torrential downpour.

As the Middle East grappled with the aftermath of the heavy rains, Dubai saw its largest rainfall in 75 years, disrupting flights and causing significant damage. The unexpected flooding highlighted the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and the importance of preparedness for such rare occurrences.

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Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai (CNBC)

Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. Flooding ensued as a result of the downpour, leading ...

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Dubai flooding amid atypical heavy rains snarls traffic on UAE roads ... (CBS News)

Normally parched roads and airport runways in the desert city-state of Dubai were left underwater by an incredibly rare rainstorm.

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A year's worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater (CNN)

Floodwaters trap cars on a flooded street in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday. Abdel Hadi Ramahi/Reuters. CNN —.

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Dubai Floods: Cars, runway submerged, Flydubai suspends flights ... (Livemint)

Dubai floods: Heavy rains in Dubai caused flooding, submerging vehicles and affecting shopping centers. Schools closed, remote work extended.

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Heavy rains cause flash floods across Dubai (The Associated Press)

Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways.

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Dubai sees severe flooding after getting 2 years' worth of rain in 24 ... (ABC News)

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Heavy floods hit Dubai, airport as Oman toll rises to 18 (The Hindu)

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UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights (CNBC)

The downpour prompted flight cancellations and delays at Dubai's airport, with travelers stranded for hours in both the terminal and on the tarmac.

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Heavy rains lash Middle East, disrupting flights in Dubai after killing ... (ABC Local)

Dubai's major international airport diverts scores of incoming flights as heavy rains flood the United Arab Emirates after leaving 18 dead in Oman.

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Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai (NBC News)

Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, appearing to flood the tarmac at the Dubai International Airport.

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At least one dead after heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE ... (CNA)

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Heavy Rainfall Kills 18 in Oman as Dubai Airport Floods (The New York Times)

The United Arab Emirates had its largest rainfall in 75 years as a year's worth of rain fell in Dubai alone, temporarily halting flights.

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Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year's worth of rain ... (Aljazeera.com)

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Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash UAE (Aljazeera.com)

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation, flooding roads and Dubai's international airport.

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Dubai floods: 28 Indian flights cancelled; Emirates halts check-ins ... (Livemint)

A total of 28 Indian flights cancelled due to Dubai floods caused by heavy rainfall. Emirates Airlines stops check-ins for the day.

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Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years (CNN)

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Gulf flooding: Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from ... (BBC News)

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Dubai battles flood waters as historic storm causes chaos (Financial Times)

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What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding? (BBC News)

How extreme was the rainfall? Dubai is situated on the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is usually very dry. But while it receives less than 100mm ( ...

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No, Dubai's Floods Weren't Caused by Cloud Seeding (WIRED)

Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those who blame cloud seeding are misguided.

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Don't blame cloud seeding for the Dubai floods (The Guardian)

Questions have swirled online about the process being behind the historic rainfall – but experts say it's not the real culprit.

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Dubai reels from flooding chaos after record rains; Emirates ... (CNA)

DUBAI: Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday (Apr 17) after at least one person died and homes and ...

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Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains (The Straits Times)

DUBAI - Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on April ...

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What caused the storm that led to Dubai floods? | Explained (The Hindu)

Deadly storm hits UAE and Oman, causing record rainfall, flooding, and chaos, raising questions about climate change and cloud seeding.

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What is cloud seeding and did it cause the floods in Dubai? (New Scientist)

Cloud seeding almost certainly did not play a significant role in the flooding on the Arabian peninsula this week – but the heavy rains may have been ...

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Dubai's flood aftermath, Malaysian travellers facing difficulties (The Star Online)

DUBAI: Passengers at Dubai Airport are contending with the aftermath of the city's worst flood in 75 years, which has led to disruptions in luggage ...

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Singapore visitors in Dubai for crypto events face wash-out as floods ... (The Straits Times)

The flood has led to a gridlock for the third day running. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Did cloud seeding cause Dubai floods? Why experts say no (Aljazeera.com)

Chaos engulfed the UAE after its biggest city Dubai was inundated with water in the wake of record rainfall.

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Dubai airport operations ramp back up as flooding from UAE's ... (CBS News)

Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge.

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Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still plagued by floods (CNA)

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Airport chaos, sleeping in metro stations, no running water: Dubai's ... (CNBC)

The UAE continues to reel from floods caused by the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert state.

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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years (NPR)

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