Storms and heavy rains caused flooding in some Gulf countries, causing Closed on Tuesday Dubai Airport – one of the busiest airports in the world.
The United Arab Emirates, known for its hot and sunny weather, reported more than 100 millimeters of rain in 24 hours, the most in the 75 years since the country began recording rainfall.
The local government also issued a red alert and closed offices, schools and banks. The storm hit other parts of the Middle East, with flooding killing at least 19 people in Oman. According to local media reports.
Vehicles can barely move on flooded streets due to heavy rain
On April 16, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the streets were flooded due to heavy rain, making it almost impossible for vehicles to move.
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Pedestrians cross flooded streets in Dubai
Pedestrians walk through flooded streets in Dubai.
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People wade through flooded streets
People wade through flooded streets after heavy rain in the United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024.
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Vehicles can barely move on flooded streets
On April 16, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, vehicles on the streets were submerged due to heavy rain.
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Street view after heavy rain as unfavorable weather conditions affect daily life in Dubai
Street scene after heavy rain as unfavorable weather conditions affected daily life in Dubai.
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Cars wading through flooded roads
Adverse weather conditions negatively impacted daily life as cars waded through flooded roads due to heavy rainfall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2024.
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After heavy rain, you can see machines working underwater
An underwater machine is seen after heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024.
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Vehicles stranded on flooded streets after heavy rain in Dubai
In the early morning of April 17, 2024, Dubai was hit by heavy rain, and vehicles were stranded on the flooded streets.
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