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Shocking Floods Hit Dubai: City Turned into Waterworld

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Dubai faces chaos as a year's worth of rain transforms the desert city into a waterlogged wonderland. Flights diverted, streets flooded, and cars transformed into boats! ☔🌊

Dubai, known for its arid climate, recently faced a surprising turn of events as heavy rains inundated the city, causing widespread flooding. The typically dry landscape of Dubai turned into a waterlogged wonderland, with streets submerged under water, cars trapped, and even the world's busiest airport, Dubai International Airport, diverting flights due to the 'exceptional weather.' The fierce storm that hit the city caused chaos in travel arrangements, with Flydubai suspending all departing flights until the weather improved.

The rare heavy rainfall, totaling over 120 millimetres in a single day, exceeded the average yearly precipitation in the desert nation. The situation was so extreme that the airport runways and roads, usually parched, were left underwater by the unprecedented rainstorm. As Dubai struggled to cope with the unexpected deluge, the Gulf region faced similar challenges, with flights across the area disrupted and flash flooding reported in other Gulf states.

In a historic event for Dubai, the city witnessed a level of rainfall not seen in decades, if ever. The flooding and travel chaos brought by the heavy rains highlighted the vulnerability of the city to such extreme weather events. Despite the challenges faced, Dubai and its residents managed to navigate through the unexpected floodwaters, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of nature's unpredictability.

As Dubai grappled with the aftermath of the intense rains, the city reflected on the significance of climate change and the need for preparedness for more extreme weather events in the future. The extraordinary rainfall served as a stark reminder of the importance of climate adaptation and mitigation measures to ensure the city's resilience in the face of potential weather extremes.

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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 airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf (Al-Monitor)

Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread ...

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Entire city flooded as planes turn into boats (NEWS.com.au)

A fierce storm has lashed Dubai with the “exceptional weather” conditions sparking travel chaos.

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Dubai: Arrival flights diverted at world's busiest airport struck by ... (Sky News)

More than 120mm (4.7 inches) of rain soaked the city-state on Tuesday - with more expected in the coming hours.

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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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Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai (NBC News)

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Dubai flights cancelled and diverted as heavy rainfall sweeps ... (Yahoo News Australia)

Extreme weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates have disrupted air travel.

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

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Dubai International Airport diverts arriving flights due to storm (Reuters UK)

Dubai International Airport (DXB) was temporarily diverting arriving flights on Tuesday evening until weather conditions improve, it said on Tuesday, ...

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Historic Floods In Dubai As A Year (Or Two) Of Rain Falls In A Day (Forbes)

Exactly how long it's been since this much rain has fallen in this part of the desert is likely impossible to know since data collection only began in 1949.

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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman (BusinessDay.com.au)

By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a year in the desert nation — with more expected in the coming ...

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Flydubai suspends all flights departing from Dubai due to bad weather (Reuters Australia)

Flydubai said on Tuesday it temporally suspended all of its flights departing from Dubai until Wednesday morning due to bad weather, the UAE state news ...

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

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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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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Emirates suspends check-in for passengers in Dubai after record rains (Reuters India)

Emirates Airline on Wednesday suspended check-in for passengers departing until midnight after record rains caused significant damage across the 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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Dubai airport flooded in hours as storm dumps unusual record rain ... (The Associated Press)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in ...

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