Unprecedented Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Heavy rains caused rare flooding in Dubai, closing schools and flooding the tarmac at Dubai International Airport, while also leading to at least 18 deaths in Oman. The storms, unusual for the typically arid region, resulted in flight diversions, flooded streets, and homes, prompting warnings from authorities. Other parts of the Middle East, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, also experienced unusually wet conditions, raising questions about the potential role of climate change in the severe weather events.