Record Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding in Dubai
TL;DR
Dubai experienced the equivalent of two years' worth of rain in just one day, causing widespread flooding and disruptions. The city, which typically receives only a few inches of rain per year, was hit by unseasonably potent downpours and lightning, leading to road collapses, airport closures, and significant travel delays. The extreme rainfall, attributed to a warming world, has prompted an orange alert for additional rain, with cleanup efforts expected to be aided by drier conditions ahead.
- Heavy rain floods Dubai streets, airport after at least 6” fall in a day The Washington Post
- Dubai flooding prompts orders to 'stay at home' after city gets 2 years of rain in one day Yahoo! Voices
- UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights CNBC
- A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater CNN
- Heavy rains cause flash floods across Dubai The Associated Press
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