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Dubai flooded amid torrential rains (VIDEOS) Dubai flooded by torrential rains (VIDEOS)
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UAE government says the country hasn’t seen so much rainfall in 75 years, with the extreme weather causing at least one fatality The country hasn’t seen such levels in 75 years, the government has said
Dubai, a world-renowned megalopolis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been brought to a standstill by an unusually powerful downpour that has hit the typically arid region. Other parts of the country have also been battered by the natural disaster and at least one death has been reported. Dubai, a world-renowned megalopolis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was brought to a standstill by a powerful downpour that hit the typically arid region on Monday and Tuesday. Other parts of the country have also been battered and at least one death has been reported.
The UAE government has reported that the country has faced the largest amount of rainfall since local meteorologists began keeping records 75 years ago.The UAE government has reported that the country has faced the largest amount of rainfall since local meteorologists began keeping records 75 years ago.
With the rain having started on Monday night, by Tuesday evening Dubai was grappling with more than 142mm, over 5.5 inches, of precipitation – the amount that the area usually gets in a year and a half. Dubai received more than 142mm, over 5.5 inches, of precipitation – or 18 months worth according to statistical averages, in just 12 hours.
🚨BREAKING: DUBAI, exceptional weather with a storm dropping more rain than it receives in a whole year. Hundreds of buildings and thousands of cars are underwater, flooding streets and airport.#Dubai#Storm#DubaiFlooding#Rain#ExceptionalWeatherpic.twitter.com/FLCsSNJbF7🚨BREAKING: DUBAI, exceptional weather with a storm dropping more rain than it receives in a whole year. Hundreds of buildings and thousands of cars are underwater, flooding streets and airport.#Dubai#Storm#DubaiFlooding#Rain#ExceptionalWeatherpic.twitter.com/FLCsSNJbF7
The situation is compounded by the fact that many roads in Dubai lack proper drainage systems due to the area’s extremely dry climate. As a result, many drivers were trapped in their own vehicles, with some having to abandon them. The situation was compounded by the fact that many roads in Dubai lack proper drainage due to the area’s extremely dry climate. Large lakes swelled up on major highways, trapping drivers in their cars and forcing many to abandon their vehicles altogether. 
According to local police, a 70-year-old man lost his life when his car was swept away by torrents of water in the country’s northern Ras Al-Khaimah emirate.According to local police, a 70-year-old man lost his life when his car was swept away by torrents of water in the country’s northern Ras Al-Khaimah emirate.
The popular shopping centers Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates have also been flooded, as has at least one underground station.The popular shopping centers Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates have also been flooded, as has at least one underground station.
Dubai International Airport – a major international transport hub – has seen its runways covered by water as well, with multiple flights being delayed and diverted. Multiple flights at Dubai International Airport – a major international transport hub – were delayed or diverted after a huge section of canopy and runway was entirely covered by water.
Dubai Airport right now pic.twitter.com/FX992PQvAUDubai Airport right now pic.twitter.com/FX992PQvAU
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, the airport operator advised travelers “NOT to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary.”  In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, the airport operator advised travelers “NOT to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary.”  
Scenes of current Dubai weather pic.twitter.com/z7rGzUtlIBScenes of current Dubai weather pic.twitter.com/z7rGzUtlIB
The UAE’s National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has urged citizens not to leave their homes and to park their vehicles in “elevated locations away from areas prone to flooding.” The UAE’s National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority urged citizens not to leave their homes and to park their vehicles in “elevated locations away from areas prone to flooding.”
Schools have switched to remote mode and government employees have also been told to work from home.Schools have switched to remote mode and government employees have also been told to work from home.
Authorities issued similar advisories back in March over extreme weather conditions.Authorities issued similar advisories back in March over extreme weather conditions.
The torrential rain currently hitting the region has also affected neighboring Bahrain and Oman, leading to multiple deaths there.The torrential rain currently hitting the region has also affected neighboring Bahrain and Oman, leading to multiple deaths there.