Dubai flood

2024 - 4 - 17

Unbelievable Floods Hit Dubai: Desert Turns into Waterworld

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

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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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 flooded with year's worth of rain in just 12 hours | CNN (CNN)

A year's worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai as roads turned into rivers and rushing water inundated homes and businesses.

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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)

On average, Dubai typically receives just 0.13 inches of rain during the month of April. PHOTO: Cars are parked at a flooded street during a rain storm in Dubai ...

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Dubai flooded by extreme rain as deadly storms sweep through UAE ... (Yahoo News)

Intense rain in the Middle East Sunday and Monday caused extensive flooding in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, where at least 18 people have been killed.

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

By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours. Motorists drive during a heavy rainfall in Dubai, United Arab ...

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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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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 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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Fierce storm lashes United Arab Emirates as Dubai diverts flights (BBC News)

Heavy rain has battered some Gulf states, causing flash flooding across the region and leading to flights to the world's busiest international airport being ...

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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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No, Dubai's Floods Weren't Caused By Cloud Seeding (Wired.co.uk)

Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those pointing the finger at cloud seeding are misguided.

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

Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas recording more than 250 mm of ...

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

Heavy rain batters the UAE and Oman, causing flash floods that have killed 20 people since Sunday.

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

An intense storm has caused travel havoc across the United Arab Emirates, forcing the cancellation of flights at the world's second-busiest aviation hub and ...

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What Is 'Cloud Seeding'—And Did It Cause Dubai's Record Flooding? (Forbes)

Heavy rains in Dubai have prompted theories that “cloud seeding” may be to blame—but many experts are skeptical.

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Cloud seeding did not cause Dubai floods expert says - University of ... (CentAUR)

Professor Maarten Ambaum, a meteorologist at the University of Reading who has studied rainfall patterns in the Gulf region, said: “This was an extremely ...

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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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 airport flooded and flights are hit as storm dumps record rain ... (The Associated Press)

The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in ...

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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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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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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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