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The United Arab Emirates was hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, while the desert city of Dubai recorded more than a year and a half's worth of rain in ... Show more reut.rs/3xBSncK
Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
- On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.
- As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.
- A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.
- Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
Dubai Airports: 1,244 flights cancelled over two days; 61 flights diverted due to bad weather
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Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains: Residents waded through main streets and paddled around on makeshift boats.
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Sheikh Hamdan shares viral video of elephants enjoying the rain in DubaiThe Crown Prince of Dubai often shares photos and clips celebrating rainy weather in ... Show more
Quick Glance: Sheikh Hamdan Shares Impressive Video of Elephants in the Rain in Dubai
- Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, surprised his 16.3 million followers on Instagram with a captivating video of elephants enjoying the rain in Dubai.
- The short clip features five African elephants grazing on desert plants, with the Dubai skyline and overcast skies in the background.
- The United Arab Emirates experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning this morning.
- As per the National Center of Meteorology, cloudy skies and rain are predicted to continue until Wednesday afternoon.
flydubai temporarily suspends all departing flights from Dubai: Due to severe weather conditions in the UAE today, April 16th, we regret to announce the ...
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Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
Dubai International Airport flooded after heavy rain in the UAE. Read more here: www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/16/dubai-airport-flooded/
UAE's Sharjah Preserves Streets After Other Gulf Cities Bulldoze Old Buildings
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884 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some airlines at Terminal 1 - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE citizen dies after being swept away by flooded wadi amid heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Watch: Dubai airport’s tarmac is flooded after heavy thunderstorms and rain showers batter parts of the UAE. Torrential rains have caused several flight ... Show more ara.tv/mjprr
UAE: Car damaged in rain? Insurance claim could be rejected in these cases - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE President orders study of infrastructure after record-breaking rains impact nation - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: UAE President calls for infrastructure review after unprecedented rainfall
- Following unprecedented rainfall in the UAE, all emirates are dealing with the aftermath of this natural disaster. The President emphasized the safety of citizens and residents as the country's top priority and subsequently ordered a review of the country's infrastructure.
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has also instructed that assistance be provided to all families affected by the severe weather conditions, including relocating them to safe areas in collaboration with local authorities.
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, expressed gratitude for the safety of all individuals. He stated that under the care and guidance of the President, the country is in a state of "good health and safety."
- The leader also praised the dedication of the teams comprising citizens and residents who have persevered tirelessly. In conclusion, he highlighted how crises demonstrate the strength of nations and societies, with the recent climate emergency showcasing remarkable care, awareness, unity, and affection from all inhabitants towards every corner of the country. He prayed for the protection and perpetuation of the UAE's splendor, pride, and security.
Dubai rain: Why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role: With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least nothing like ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Crypto conferences liquidated after biblical flooding in Dubai: There's something nice about seeing Web3 fanatics in ankle-deep water
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Heavy Rain and Floods Disrupt Dubai Airport and Kill 19 in Oman: A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates ...
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
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Dubai Metro update: Maintenance work affects timings, stations: Customers urged to follow RTA updates before planning their trip
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UAE rain: Taking Dubai Metro today? Guide to Red Line, Green Line amid service disruptions - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai’s Record Rainfall Forces Flight Diversions and Floods City: Flights into Dubai were diverted and cars were left stranded on flooded roads after record ...
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Unstable weather in UAE: Here are the updates: The Ministry of Interior, together with NCM, announces the end of the weather fluctuations
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Emirates Airlines lifts suspension of passenger processing from Dubai: Emirates Airlines has announced the lifting of the suspension of travel procedures for ...
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Rain in Dubai: Traffic diverted from Sheikh Zayed Road: Drivers coming from direction of Abu Dhabi asked to use Expo Street or Al Yalayis Street
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Dubai Airports: 1,244 flights cancelled over two days; 61 flights diverted due to bad weather
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UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm ...
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UAE: Red alert issued as 'hazardous' weather intensifies across country - News | Khaleej Times
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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
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Next long holiday in UAE: 5-day break for Eid Al Adha; likely dates revealed - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Sharjah announces 2 days of remote learning for private schools amid unstable weather - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE rain: Sharjah extends distance learning for private schools - News | Khaleej Times
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Video: Ankle-deep rainwater floods Onpassive Dubai Metro station, disrupts services - News | Khaleej Times
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'Don't come to DXB': Dubai airport issues advisory due to operational 'disruption' - News | Khaleej Times
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Airport and roads under water: Severe flooding plunges Dubai into chaos: WITH VIDEO. Severe storms brought more than the annual amount of rain in just 24 hours ...
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid commends UAE's resilience amidst recent weather conditions
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Quick Glance: Sheikh Mohammed Acknowledges UAE's Strength During Challenging Weather Conditions
- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, acknowledged the nation's strength in the face of the exceptional weather conditions experienced by the country recently.
- In a post shared on his official X account, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of unity and strong leadership in the UAE during these challenging times.
- He also highlighted the significance of dedication, awareness, and unity in society, which are essential in times like these to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens and residents.
Dubai witnessed a year’s worth of rainfall in just 12 hours, as heavy thunderstorms swept through parts of the UAE. The intense downpours also resulted in the ... Show more ara.tv/nmyaz
Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai airport says flood recovery ‘will take some time’ after record rain - National | Globalnews.ca
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Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE: Social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showcasing the deluge and its aftermath ...
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Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris after a torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/dubai-international-airport-says-it-is-experiencing-significant-disruption-due-2024-04-17/
Explainer: What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?: A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that ...
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UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
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Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai: Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, appearing to flood the tarmac at the Dubai International ...
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Were UAE’s flash floods result of cloud seeding? : One of the most pertinent questions on everyone's mind is - what caused the UAE's flash floods that ...
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#WATCH : Video shows the tarmac of Dubai International Airport underwater after a year's worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding. #9News FULL STORY: www.9news.com.au/wild-weather/2023-world-weather-events-images-heat-wave-floods-fires-europe-us-canada-asia/a2f00eca-bd36-4032-b900-65077c5a2dce
Dubai Airports: Terminal 1 Entry Restricted to Confirmed Flight Passengers Only: Due to the unprecedented weather recently experienced in the UAE ...
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Controversial messenger service: How Telegram almost became a German start-up: Telegram boss Pawel Durow told controversial moderator Tucker Carlson that he once ...
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Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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How beautiful UAE wadis can turn into raging torrents within seconds during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Heavy rains, thunderstorm, hail forecast as unstable weather intensifies - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: United Arab Emirates: Unstable Weather Conditions Leading to Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms
- The Emirates will experience rains of various intensities over the next three days as unstable weather conditions persist in the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted lightning and thunder with a chance of hail over some areas. Heavy rains will lead to flooding, while strong winds will reduce horizontal visibility.
- These conditions are forecasted from Monday afternoon until early Wednesday morning. During this time, winds reaching speeds of up to 65 km/h will stir up dust, impacting visibility. The marine conditions will be unsettled.
- On Wednesday, the northern and eastern areas of the country will witness rains that will gradually taper off by evening.
- The weather is expected to calm down by Thursday, with no rains predicted for that day.
UAE authorities have urged residents to stay at home and follow safety measures as torrential rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of the country ... Show more
A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport
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Dubai police rescued a cat from floodwaters on Wednesday (April 17) as the country was hit by a rare torrential storm.
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Heavy rains kill 18 in Oman as flash floods lash UAE: Rescue teams search for two missing people in Oman as bad weather disrupts travel in the United Arab ...
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Dubai's Global Village closed for 2nd day due to unstable weather - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai's storm of 1981: Memories resurface as heavy rains, thunderstorms hit UAE - News | Khaleej Times
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Rain impact: Further disruption on Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines
RTA encourages travellers to check their official channels for real-time updates ... Show more www.cnet.com/news/ #uae #dubai
Rains in UAE: Dubai carrier flydubai resumes partial operations from DXB: Select outbound flights will operate from Terminal 2 at DXB
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Dubai Metro update: Skip the Jebel Ali switch! New direct routes from April 15: Metro Red Line will directly take you to either the Jebel Ali station or Expo ...
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"Dubai Airports" Announces the Reopening of Travel Procedures for Departures from Terminal 3
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'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai: A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.
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UAE announces extension of remote work for government employees - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Dubai extends remote work and learning due to unstable weather
- Dubai has prolonged the period of remote work for government employees and students of private schools due to the increasingly unstable weather conditions in the country.
- On Wednesday, April 17, all federal entities and private schools will be operating remotely. Nurseries and universities in the emirate will also be included in this arrangement, as per the announcement by the KHDA.
- This decision came after Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan, instructed remote work for all federal employees and private school students in the emirate on Tuesday, April 15, following weather alerts issued on Monday.
- Previously, the UAE had declared remote work for all government employees on Tuesday, April 16. Public schools have been instructed to conduct distance learning on both April 16 and 17.
Unstable weather: Dubai Metro extends operating hours for today - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE weather: Beware of foggy conditions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and other parts of the country
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, experienced significant flooding on Tuesday, attributed to heavy rainfall.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) reported that there ... Show more
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