Storms and heavy rain have caused flooding in some Gulf states, leading to the Tuesday closure of Dubai’s airport — one of the busiest in the world.
The United Arab Emirates, usually known for its hot and sunny weather, reportedly saw over 100 mm of rain in a 24-hour period, 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 dead in Oman due to flooding, according to local media.
Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain
Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab 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 United Arab 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, United Arab 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, United Arab 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 United Arab 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 dead in Oman on April 14 and 15.
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