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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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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.

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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.

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Former NEMA boss Okurut dead: Dr Okurut passed away on Sunday afternoon at Platinum Hospital, Nakasero, Kampala.

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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.

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Khaleej Times Apr 17

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8 band members arrested for insulting Museveni at Mbabazi’s wedding anniversary: As Museveni was addressing Mbabazi’s guests at around 11pm, eight Crane ...

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Thousands evacuated after dam burst worsens floods in Russia: Local emergency services say they are working to stem the flooding in the city of Orsk.

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No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused by Cloud Seeding: Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those who blame cloud seeding are misguided.

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Biden Says Netanyahu’s Approach to the War Is a Mistake: President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza a mistake and ...

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President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

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ZDF

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Emirates cancels all flights from Dubai as Scots left stranded amid wild flooding

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Apr 08

City traders to close shops over tax row: Uganda Revenue Authority says planned demonstration is unjustified

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Russian authorities announced mass evacuation for flood-hit city near Kazakhstan border

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Arrests and chaos as city traders' strike against EFRIS persists

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Floods and several dam breaches: more than 10,000 houses are under water in Russia

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Mufti Mubaje heckled during Eid prayers: He again paused his speech and asked the hecklers to observe peace

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Heavy Rainfall in Oman, Which Killed 18, Expected to Continue on Wednesday: The neighboring United Arab Emirates also experienced its largest rainfall in 75 ...

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