Dubai faces extreme flooding after receiving a year's worth of rain in just 12 hours, causing chaos on roads and at the airport. Schools closed, flights suspended, and 18 killed in the storm.
Dubai, known for its arid climate, was taken by surprise as heavy rains transformed its desert landscape into a waterlogged city. The atypical downpour resulted in unprecedented flooding, with roads resembling rivers and airport runways submerged. Vehicles struggled to navigate through the deluge, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing chaos on UAE roads. Flydubai was forced to suspend flights, and schools implemented closures while residents grappled with the unexpected inundation.
The situation escalated as Dubai experienced a staggering two years' worth of rain in just 24 hours, a phenomenon rarely seen in the region. The intense rainfall led to severe flooding, submerging cars and impacting businesses in the city. The airport faced significant disruptions, with flights delayed or canceled, leaving travelers stranded both in the terminal and on the tarmac. The unexpected weather event brought the usually bustling city to a halt, highlighting the vulnerability of even the most modern infrastructure in the face of nature's fury.
As the chaos unfolded, Dubai recorded its largest rainfall in 75 years, with over 5.59 inches soaking the city in just one day. This historic deluge not only caused widespread flooding but also resulted in tragic consequences, with 18 people losing their lives in Oman due to the deadly storms. The extreme weather conditions in the Middle East served as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of nature, emphasizing the need for preparedness and resilience in the face of such catastrophic events.
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