’85 per cent contained’: Rain offering helping hand for crews fighting wildfires in N.S.
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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.
UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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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.
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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Cloud seeding under suspicion: Did artificial rain cause storm chaos in Dubai?: Flash floods in the desert: Dubai is under water. Heavy rains quickly flood ...
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Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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Pakistan: Lightning and unusually heavy rain kill dozens: Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.
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UAE: Car damaged in rain? Insurance claim could be rejected in these cases - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE weather: Rain to hit some areas today ahead of stormy predictions - News | Khaleej Times
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Unstable weather in UAE: Rain, lightning, hail possible from Monday: This surge in instability will be fuelled by increased humidity from the Arabian Sea
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Video: Ankle-deep rainwater floods Onpassive Dubai Metro station, disrupts services - 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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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.
Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
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Pakistan: At least 14 killed by lightning in two major provinces - 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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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
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Extreme rain in desert metropolis: Dubai flooded - Plane rolls through masses of water
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Canada wildfires: Officials warn of 'explosive' wildfire season: Warm conditions could spell even more devastation than was seen in 2023's worst-ever season ...
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Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead
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Dundee v Rangers match at Dens Park called off for second time following pitch inspection
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Planes turned to boats after torrential rain in Dubai :
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Cat rescued from Dubai floods after torrential rain brings chaos to UAE: Dubai police rescued a cat from floods after heavy thunderstorms and torrential rain ...
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Cold front hits Germany! Squalls and even snow possible: After the high temperatures of the past few days, it's going to get really chilly again next week ...
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Extreme rain causes flooding in Dubai - chaotic scenes at the airport: Within a few hours, more rain fell in Dubai than the average for the year ...
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Paris 2024: Triathlon swimming could be cancelled because of poor water quality: The swimming leg of the triathlon could be cancelled if heavy rain affects water ...
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Greece offers hotel vouchers to wildfire evacuees: Holidaymakers who had to be evacuated from Rhodes last year can get money off for hotel stays.
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Pakistan: Lightning and unusually heavy rain kill dozens: Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.
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Russia's Kurgan governor calls on residents to evacuate flooded areas as waters rise
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UAE weather: Chance of rainfall today; partly cloudy day ahead - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: UAE Weather: Temperatures to Exceed 40°C This Eid Al Fitr Holiday
- Temperatures are set to rise above 41°C during the Eid Al Fitr holiday
- Light rain is predicted in several parts of the country
- Cloudy conditions with increased temperatures and rain are expected
- Temperatures will exceed 40°C in some parts of the country
UAE rain: Taking Dubai Metro today? Guide to Red Line, Green Line amid service disruptions - News | Khaleej Times
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Thousands brave rain for White House Easter egg roll: Despite dreary weather, 40,000 visitors made it out to the event, which has been a presidential tradition ...
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Weather in the ticker: The 20 degree mark will be broken across Germany this weekend
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Quick Glance: Leipzig experiences warmest April 6: Temperature record broken from 1961
- Warm air and sunshine brought Saxony unusually warm weather in April.
- Leipzig and other regions broke temperature records, with readings exceeding 25 degrees.
- Despite Saharan dust and clouds, the warm weather persisted, caused by High 'Olli' and Storm 'Timea'.
- Cooler temperatures are expected from mid-week, ranging between 10 and 15 degrees, with occasional light rain.
Rain impact: Further disruption on Dubai Metro Red Line: Service suspended from UAE Exchange to Dubai Internet City stations, buses deployed
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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.
NCM: Moderate to heavy rain likely in most Saudi regions in April: The Director of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that the chances for moderate ...
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UAE: Rain, thunderstorms forecast as residents return from Eid holidays next week - News | Khaleej Times
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Weather ticker: High risk of forest fires in some southwest regions on Sunday: After the high temperatures of the past few days, the classic April weather is now ...
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Ajman residents: Get your car damage certificate online after heavy rains: Ajman: Save time and apply for the certificate online to get back on the road faster!
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UAE rain: Sharjah extends distance learning for private schools - News | Khaleej Times
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Death toll from 4 days of rains rises to 63 in Pakistan with more rain on the forecast
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Dubai's record-shattering "rain bomb" has clear climate change ties
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Native fish swim across flooded Barkly Highway in remote NT after heavy rain, road closures
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Super bloom paints Death Valley with colorful flowers: What to know about the rare event
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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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Weather week in quick check: Drop in temperature including storms, rain and snow: The weather will be more typical for April in the new week. The temperatures ...
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Water capacity at Air Itam dam at stage 3 of critical level – Chow: ‘It could last 30 more days if it still doesn’t rain.’
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Greece raises wildfire alert amid early blazes: Greece has raised a wildfire alert to its second-highest level after dozens of blazes broke out over the weekend ...
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DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing: At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ...
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Asda worker at Blantyre store rescues stranded mobility scooter user by pushing her home in pouring rain
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UAE residents stuck in rain get help from strangers, thanks to WhatsApp group - News | Khaleej Times
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Desert city of Dubai floods as UAE hit by heaviest rainfall in 75 years: City records over 142mm of rain in a day, about as much as it expects in a year and a ...
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Lack of rain, heat could hinder Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop, farmers say: Lack of rain and strong sun in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa regions last week could ...
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Brits facing weekend scorcher that's hotter than Spain as UK forecast 'heatwave': Parts of the UK will see temperatures rise to nearly 18C this weekend - hotter ...
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April weather returns: After a new summer bounce, the cold weather threatens: Make the most of the weekend: it will be summery again for a short time before more ...
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Hawaii attorney general releases first report into Maui wildfires investigation: Hawaii’s attorney general on Wednesday released the first phase of findings from ...
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I am an 83-year-old Jew who hailed Israel's creation. Now, I am angry: "Israel has turned the savage Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas into an excuse to rain ...
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Prince's Revolution to reunite for 'Purple Rain' 40th anniversary gigs at First Avenue
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Missed communications and blocked evacuation routes: New report details problems and heroism from Maui’s disastrous wildfires
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Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Rain or shine? Know how the weather could be in the holidays - News | Khaleej Times
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2024 Masters first/second-round odds, golfers to watch: The 1st round is not quite in the book at the 2024 Masters with 27 of the 89 golfers still needing to ...
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Rainfall records broken, northern Sydney homes evacuated as floodwaters rise, follow live
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Why were the Chicago White Sox briefly missing a first-base coach Monday? Manager Pedro Grifol explains.
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WATCH: Bidens host the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll after weather delays: Thunder and lightning delayed the start of the Easter egg roll at the White House ...
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Quick Glance: White House Easter Egg Roll Draws Huge Crowd Following Storm Delayed Start
- The start of the Easter egg roll at the White House was delayed by 90 minutes due to thunder and lightning, before the event kicked off under gray skies with a large crowd, including many children wearing ponchos or colorful jackets against light rain.
- More than 40,000 people, 10,000 more than the previous year, were expected to participate in guiding hard-boiled eggs across the lawn to a finish line. This year's theme of 'EGG-ucation' was led by Jill Biden, a teacher for over 30 years.
- President Joe Biden emphasized that Easter serves as a reminder of the power of hope, renewal, sacrifice, and resurrection, primarily focusing on love and grace towards others. He also highlighted the significance of values and blessings that Americans hold.
- Guests at the egg roll included thousands of military and veteran families, alongside their caregivers and survivors. Tickets for attendance were allocated to the general public through an online lottery, with entry granted in nine waves spanning until the evening.
Clouds and rain? Here's how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse: Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening ...
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Hawaii releases detailed timeline of deadly wildfire that razed Lahaina: A fire engine arrived within five minutes of the first reports of a wildfire last August ...
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'It's cost us £100,000': Extreme rain leaves farmers with dead lambs and decimated crops
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At a cemetery in West Virginia, a massive landslide wiped out hundreds of headstones. What happens next isn't clear.
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‘Growing pains are brutal’: Young people on what it means to be a teenager – in pictures
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Power outages abound as severe storms threaten floods, tornados in parts of US: Flood and high wind advisories were active Friday across the Northeast and ...
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Four killed as sudden heavy rain lashes east Indian state: Sudden heavy rainfall and stormy winds lashed parts of India's eastern state of West Bengal on Sunday ...
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UAE weather: Chance of light rainfall tonight; temperatures to drop to 12ºC - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: UAE: Weather Forecast and Record Performances
- Regulating fishing in UAE waters is crucial for preserving fish stocks.
- On April 3, the Abu Dhabi operator will distribute all its prizes.
- A British expat achieved an impressive 78-hour feat, covering over 970 kilometers, climbing 27,500 meters, and burning 260,000 calories.
A section of Highway 1 in California collapsed during a storm, closure remains Monday
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Quick Glance: California's Highway 1 Section Collapses in Landslide
- A 40-mile section of California's Highway 1 remained closed after a landslide during a major storm caused chunks of the road to fall down a cliff, leaving approximately 1,600 people stranded.
- Engineers were still assessing the damage, and the highway was closed Monday in both directions near Palo Colorado, about 14 miles south of Monterey, and between Limekiln State Park and Lime Creek.
- All Big Sur state parks in the affected area were closed to visitors until further notice, according to Monterey County.
- About 1,600 people, including tourists and locals visiting Big Sur for Easter weekend, were initially stranded, but most were escorted out by emergency convoys on Sunday after it was deemed safe to travel on the highway's northbound lane.
Nor’easter to Bring Springtime Snow to New England This Week: Sleet and rain will lash coastal areas, while heavy, wet snow is expected farther inland ...
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Severe storms threaten flooding, tornadoes and large hail in South and parts of Mississippi Valley today
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Torrential rain expected for east coast triggers weather warnings, flood watch for Sydney and NSW and Queensland rivers
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Severe storm to unleash rain, hail and tornadoes across Gulf Coast: weather forecast
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Alabama school systems delay opening Thursday, April 11, due to severe weather: Some school districts in southeast Alabama are delaying the start of school after ...
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