"Unprecedented Rainfall Paralyzes Dubai: Airport Closed, Flights Cancelled"
TL;DR
Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates caused flash floods, leading to at least one fatality and significant damage to homes and businesses. The country experienced record rainfall, with disruptions at airports and warnings for residents to avoid travel. In neighboring Oman, heavy rains resulted in 19 fatalities, including school children, with more rain expected. Social media posts showed flooded roads and submerged vehicles, while the government ordered remote work for employees and schools to remain closed.
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- Emirates suspends check-in for passengers in Dubai after record rains Reuters
- Dubai airport flooded in hours as storm dumps unusual record rain on UAE The Associated Press
- Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates CNBC
- Dubai Heavy Rains Prompt Flight Cancellations, Force Schools to Close Bloomberg
- Storm dumps year and a half’s worth of rain in hours in UAE, flooding roads and Dubai’s airport New York Post
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