UAE: Dubai Battered by Heavy Rain and Flooding as Severe Storm System Moves In

Heavy rain, thunder, and flooding struck Dubai and across the UAE beginning March 23, causing widespread disruption to roads and travel. Parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recorded rainfall totals that almost reached annual levels, with gauges recording up to 93.3mm. Authorities warned that worse conditions were expected to peak Thursday night into Friday morning, with the possibility of hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Residents were advised to avoid flood-prone areas and unnecessary travel as the storm system was forecast to continue through Friday, March 27.

UAE: Heavy Storms Bring Near Year’s Worth of Rain to Abu Dhabi and Ajman

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused road disruptions across the UAE on Tuesday, March 24, with parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recording nearly a year's worth of rain. The National Centre of Meteorology forecast more unstable weather to continue until at least Friday.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts State Of Emergency Declarations In Northeast Ohio

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Much of Ohio experienced several inches of snowfall, leading to snow warnings across the region. Following a severe winter storm on Sunday, December 1, a state of emergency was declared in several northeastern counties.

US: Derecho Pummels Kansas With Damaging Winds And Hail 3

Powerful storms blasted Kansas on Sunday, May 19, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. A derecho produced the storms that prompted tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings and left a trail of damage such as downed trees, blocked roads and widespread power outages in parts of the state. This video shows a huge shelf cloud approaching Dickinson County.

US: Derecho Pummels Kansas With Damaging Winds And Hail 4

Powerful storms blasted Kansas on Sunday, May 19, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. A derecho produced the storms that prompted tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings and left a trail of damage such as downed trees, blocked roads and widespread power outages in parts of the state. This dashcam video shows a huge shelf cloud approaching Dickinson County.

UAE: Record Rainfall Leaves Damage In Dubai 3

Record rainfall hit the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, April 16, bringing chaotic flooding and damage across the nation. Flooding was still confirmed in some areas of Dubai as of Friday.

UAE: Record Rainfall Leaves Damage In Dubai 2

Record rainfall hit the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, April 16 bringing chaotic flooding and damage across the nation. This video shows a severely flooded road in Dubai.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai 4

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai 3

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding.

UAE: Passengers Stuck At Dubai Airport After Record Flooding Causes Flight Disruptions

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding. This video shows passengers waiting for updates on their flight information in front of Emirates connections desk at Dubai International Airport after hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled due to severe flooding.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai 2

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding. This video shows the flooding situation at Palm Jumeirah on April 16.

UAE: Record Rains Flood Shopping Center In Dubai

Record rains hit the United Arab Emirates on April 16, sending a deluge of flood in neighborhoods in Dubai. This video clip shows the Dubai Mall flooded when the torrential rains drenched the city.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Sharjah

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 19 people dead in Oman and the United Arab Emirate. Severe flooding hit across UAE, with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home. This video shows streets remained flooded with submerged cars in Sharjah Wednesday morning.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 7

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. Severe flooding hit Dubai with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 6

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. Severe flooding hit Dubai with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 5

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. Severe flooding hit Dubai with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 2

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. In UAE, shopping centers suffered flooding, and metro stations were ankle-deep in water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads, and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. In UAE, shopping centers suffered flooding, and metro stations were ankle-deep in water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads, and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.