Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates

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Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the ******* ***** Emirates

Storms and heavy rain have caused flooding in some Gulf states, leading to the

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of Dubai’s airport — one of the busiest in the world.

The ******* ***** Emirates, usually known for its hot and sunny weather, reportedly saw over 100 mm of rain in a 24-hour *******, marking a 75-year record since the country began logging rainfall.

The local government also issued a red warning and shuttered offices, school and banks. The storms hit other parts of the Middle East, with at least 19 ***** in Oman due to flooding,

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Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain

Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain in Dubai, ******* ***** Emirates on April 16, 2024. Flooding ensued as a result of the downpour, leading to several vehicles being submerged on the streets and avenues. 

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Pedestrians cross a flooded street in Dubai

Pedestrians cross a flooded street in Dubai.

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People wade through submerged street

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

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Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets

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

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A view of the street after heavy rainfall as adverse weather conditions affect daily life in Dubai

A view of the street after heavy rainfall as adverse weather conditions affect daily life in Dubai.

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Cars wade through flooded road

Cars wade through flooded road due to heavy rainfall as adverse weather conditions negatively affect daily life in Dubai, ******* ***** Emirates on April 15, 2024.

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A submerged duty machine is seen after heavy rain

A submerged duty machine is seen after heavy rain in ******* ***** Emirates on April 16, 2024.

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Vehicles are stranded on a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai 

Vehicles are stranded on a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai early on April 17, 2024. Dubai, the Middle East’s financial center, has been paralyzed by the torrential rain that caused floods across the UAE and Bahrain and left 18 ***** in Oman on April 14 and 15.

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