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Dubai floods: Airport, malls, metro stations flooded; schools shut. See pics
Heavy rain across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) caused widespread flooding on April 16.
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The torrential rain forced Dubai International Airport to suspend operations and divert several incoming flights.
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Dubai International Airport halted operations due to the chaos caused by rainstorms. Flights were delayed and cancelled, and the roads en route to the airport were severely flooded.
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Heavy thunderstorms which caused waterlogging in the UAE, better known for its arid climate and intense summer heat, led to the shutting down of schools and brought traffic to a standstill.
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The Dubai government also asked its employees to work from home, as unusually heavy rains battered the roads.
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Flagship shopping centres Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates suffered flooding, bringing business to a halt.
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According to images and videos posted on social media, the water was ankle-deep in at least one of the Dubai Metro stations.
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Earlier, during the COP28 UN climate talks in 2023, Oman and the UAE warned that global warming is likely to lead to more flooding.
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