Record rainfall in Dubai causes flooding, disrupts flights

abc.net.au — April 18, 2024 at 03:00 AM UTC

Record rainfall in Dubai caused flooding, killing at least 20 people and disrupting flights. Al Ain city saw a record 254mm of rain in 24 hours. Cloud seeding, a process used in the UAE to increase rainfall, was not believed to have caused the flooding. Experts attributed the heavy rainfall to a strong low-pressure system and climate change. Dubai International Airport faced significant disruptions, with flights delayed and diverted.

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