DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday’s storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations. The airport … Read more
A storm lashed Dubai and other parts of the United Arab Emirates this week, causing record rainfall that flooded highways, submerged homes, paralyzed traffic, and confined residents indoors. Originating in Oman on Sunday, the storm intensified as it struck the UAE on Tuesday, leading to power outages and extensive disruptions to air travel, with runways … Read more
Dubai, known for its arid climate and blistering temperatures, was battered by torrential rain on Tuesday, triggering widespread flooding throughout the desert nation. The unforeseen downpour not only halted the bustling city’s usual pace but also sparked worries about the escalating influence of climate change on extreme weather phenomena in the area. Authorities have also … Read more
Severe thunderstorms hit the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing heavy flooding in Dubai. The city received an unusually large amount of rain, equivalent to a year and a half’s worth, in just a few hours. This extreme weather disrupted traffic on major roads and operations at Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest airports … Read more
Dubai Flood Latest Update: The videos shared on social media showed passenger jets looked more like boats as they moved along the flooded runway which resembled an ocean. Affected by the heavy rains, the Dunai airport has suspended flight operations for nearly half an hour. Dubai Flood Latest Update: Dubai this year faced the season’s … Read more
