Unprecedented rainfall wreaks havoc in Dubai, leading to flight diversions and traffic chaos. Learn more about the unexpected weather phenomenon!
Dubai, known for its arid climate, found itself submerged in a year's worth of rain, causing chaos across the city. With floodwaters trapping cars and major airports diverting flights, residents were left stunned by the exceptional weather. Heavy thunderstorms and rain showers disrupted air travel, leading to cancellations and delays.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates issued warnings as torrential rain hit large parts of the region, urging residents to stay indoors. The normally dry desert city-state of Dubai was unprepared for the atypical heavy rains, leaving roads and airport runways underwater.
In a rare occurrence, Dubai airport had to divert all incoming flights due to the heavy downpour, causing widespread flooding. Flydubai even suspended all departing flights until the weather improved. The UAE faced a second wave of thunderstorms, bringing more chaos to the city with additional flooding and power cuts.
In a surprising turn of events, the desert city of Dubai faced mass flooding and disruption in response to the unexpected heavy rainfall. Despite its modern infrastructure, the city struggled to cope with the effects of the downpour. The unprecedented weather event highlighted the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather conditions, emphasizing the need for better preparedness in the face of climate change.
Floodwaters trap cars on a flooded street in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday. Abdel Hadi Ramahi/Reuters. CNN โ.
Heavy thunderstorms and rain showers in the UAE have caused flight cancelations and delays across the country, airlines reported on Tuesday, with Dubai.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have urged residents to stay at home after large parts of the region were lashed by torrential rain, ...
Dubai's major international airport began diverting all incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the city, causing widespread flooding.
Normally parched roads and airport runways in the desert city-state of Dubai were left underwater by an incredibly rare rainstorm.
Extreme weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates have disrupted air travel.
A second wave of thunderstorms brought more torrential rain to the UAE on this afternoon, causing flooding and power cuts in Dubai.
Dubai's major international airport began diverting all incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the city, causing widespread flooding.
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