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.

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Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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.

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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.

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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.