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UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights

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UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights

People wade through submerged street after heavy rain in ******* ***** Emirates on April 16, 2024. 

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One of the world’s busiest airports temporarily halted operations as the ******* ***** Emirates experienced its heaviest rainfall on record.

The downpour prompted flight cancellations and

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, with travelers stranded for hours in both the terminal and on the tarmac, which appeared to be underwater in footage seen by CNBC. The airport said
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have prevented many passengers from reaching the airport for departing flights.

Fly Dubai, a budget carrier owned by the government of Dubai, suspended all flights from the UAE hub until 10 a.m. local time on April 17, citing extreme weather.

The National Centre of Meteorology confirmed the highest level of rainfall in the country in the eastern emirate of Al Ain, which

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. The UAE saw over 100 mm of rain, a 75 year record since the UAE began recording rainfall.

The government issued a

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, shuttering offices, school and banks across the country. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Authority
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residents to stay home and park vehicles in elevated spots away from flood-prone areas. It also advised people to take preventative measures to avoid property damage from heavy rain and hailstorms.

Vehicleson flooded streets due to heavy rain in Dubai, ******* ***** Emirates on April 16, 2024. 

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The main road connecting Dubai to the capital, Abu Dhabi, was gridlocked due to flooding. Dubai’s metro and mall both flooded, and cars were seen floating down roads in many parts of the country in videos seen by CNBC.

The storms hit other parts of the Middle East, with reports at least

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due to flooding.







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