Dubai airport reopens after UAE suffers heavy rain

2024-04-18T17:19+0200saudigazette (en)

DUBAI — Operations at Dubai International Airport remain severely disrupted after heavy rains battered the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the sections of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T17:18+0200stabroeknews (en)

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and....

Dubai Still Half Paralyzed

2024-04-18T17:12+0200kompas-id (en)

, THURSDAY — The city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates , is still half paralyzed due to two days of devastating wind rain that triggered flooding. As of Thursday (18/4/2024), flights at Dubai International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, were still disrupted. Cars are still stuck on flooded roads.

No, le inondazioni di Dubai non sono colpa della pioggia artificiale

2024-04-18T17:00+0200247libero (it)

Dubai è sott'acqua . Negli ultimi giorni, piogge torrenziali hanno causato in tutti gli Emirati Arabi Uniti , dando a vita a scene inquietanti che sono poi circolate molto sui social media, come auto abbandonate sul ciglio della strada o aerei che si muovevano a fatica sulle piste allagate.

No, le inondazioni di Dubai non sono colpa della pioggia artificiale

2024-04-18T16:15+0200wired-it (it)

Dubai è sott'acqua . Negli ultimi giorni, piogge torrenziali hanno causato in tutti gli Emirati Arabi Uniti , dando a vita a scene inquietanti che sono poi circolate molto sui social media, come auto abbandonate sul ciglio della strada o aerei che si muovevano a fatica sulle piste allagate.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T15:54+0200thestandard-hk (en)

Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm; Airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T15:29+0200middleeastmonitor (en)

Emergency workers tried to clear water-clogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates, Reuters reports. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many....

DMW confirms 3 Filipinos dead in Dubai flooding

2024-04-18T15:26+0200tribuneonline (en)

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday confirmed that three Filipinos died during the flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a tweet, DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdad said two OFWs died due to suffocation inside their vehicle during the flood.

Dubai flooded, roads and airport blocked (PHOTO)

2024-04-18T15:25+0200ruetir (en)

Recent exceptional rains have flooded Dubai, causing traffic jams on highways, flight disruptions, school closures and widespread flooding. These events were caused by amounts of rain that usually occur over about two years. Among the possible explanations for this unusual situation, the use of “cloud seeding” is also hypothesized.

Unprecedented floods in the United Arab Emirates destroy greenhouses

2024-04-18T15:09+0200hortidaily (en)

Funny I don't make mistakes... I make spicy decisions Unprecedented floods in the United Arab Emirates destroy greenhouses The United Arab Emirates experienced a "historic climatic event", according to the National Meteorological Center, which stated, "The UAE experienced the heaviest rainfall in....

'Never thought we can watch a flight take off from the ocean,' rare and record-breaking rainfall in Dubai triggers debate in China on climate change

2024-04-18T15:01+0200globaltimes (en)

A taxi drives through a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai on April 17, 2024. Photo: VCG "We were desperate," said Chinese passengers who were stranded in Dubai airport for around 40 hours due to a record-breaking storm this week; and Chinese national who lived in the city said the....

Nepali national dies in UAE flood

2024-04-18T14:52+0200kathmandupost (en)

A Nepali national died in the flash floods in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the deceased has been identified as Mohan Pun of Bharatpur. He was caught in the flood near a bridge between the Emirati cities of Sharjah and Ajman, the embassy said.

Unprecedented floods in the United Arab Emirates destroy greenhouses

2024-04-18T14:22+0200freshplaza-nl (en)

The United Arab Emirates experienced a "historic climatic event", according to the National Meteorological Center, which stated, "The UAE experienced the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, and the "Khatm Al-Shakla" area in Al Ain received 254.8 mm of rain in less than 24 hours." That's the equivalent of two years' rainfall by the country's standards.

Flooded desert state UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T14:04+0200nbcnews (en)

Flooding trapped residents in traffic, offices and homes. Many reported leaks at their homes, while footage circulated on social media showed malls overrun with water pouring from roofs. Traffic remained heavily disrupted. A highway through Dubai was reduced to a single lane in one direction,....

Dubai Airport slowly re-opening as UAE rainfall persists

2024-04-18T13:51+0200myjoyonline (en)

Operations at Dubai Airport remain severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and sections of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T13:46+02004-traders (en)

Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge. The rains were the heaviest experienced by the Gulf state in the 75 years that records have been kept. They brought much of the country to a standstill and caused significant damage.

Viral Video: Indian Entrepreneur Vlogs Struggles Of Working Remotely in Dubai Floods, Dances To Tyla's Water

2024-04-18T13:42+0200timesnownews (en)

Trending News Dubai, known for its dry weather, turned into a water world due to rare heavy rain and thunderstorms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 16. Among the flood videos flooding social media, a light-hearted video of Fable & Mane CEO Akash Mehta managing his flooded balcony while....

Dubai airport opeations remain disruption as rains continue to batter Gulf region

2024-04-18T13:28+0200saudigazette (en)

DUBAI — Operations at Dubai airport are still severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the sections of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.

UAE Reels for a Third Day after Record-breaking Storm

2024-04-18T13:15+0200tempo-co (en)

TEMPO.CO Dubai - The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) was still grappling on Thursday, April 18, with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai , operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm....

Cat clings to car door handle to escape Dubai flood

2024-04-18T13:03+0200gmanews (en)

A cat was rescued after it clung to a car door handle to escape the intense floods in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In a video by the Government of Dubai Media Office, as also reported by GMA Integrated Newsfeed, rescuers fortunately caught sight of the cat, picked it up, and brought it to their boat.

The Star » Major disruption grips Dubai airport as Gulf storms persist

2024-04-18T13:01+0200kenyamoja (en)

Operations at Dubai airport are still severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the sections of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T12:50+0200tribune (en)

DUBAI: Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were....

No OFWs killed or injured in UAE, Oman flood — DMW

2024-04-18T12:30+0200manilastandard-ph (en)

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday reported no injuries or deaths among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the wake of severe flooding brought about by recent heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman . “No dead or injured Filipinos. Hoping this remains so,” the DMW said in an advisory.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T12:17+0200omanobserver-om (en)

DUBAI: Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were....

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T12:15+0200gmanews (en)

DUBAI Emergency workers tried to clear water-clogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were....

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T12:03+0200thestar-my (en)

DUBAI (Reuters) -Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many....

Major disruption grips Dubai airport as Gulf storms persist

2024-04-18T11:57+0200thestarkenya (en)

Operations at Dubai airport are still severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the sections of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T11:49+0200cyprus-mail (en)

Flooding trapped residents in traffic, offices and homes. Many reported leaks at their homes, while footage circulated on social media showed malls overrun with water pouring from roofs. Traffic remained heavily disrupted. A highway through Dubai was reduced to a single lane in one direction,....

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

2024-04-18T11:46+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

'Passengers shouting' Elsewhere at the airport, Anne Wing, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was with her husband and three children hoping to fly to London Heathrow. They arrived at the airport at 8am local time for their 11.25am flight, and were initially told it had been delayed by an hour.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T11:32+0200dtnext (en)

DUBAI: Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were....

WorldFlooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T11:21+0200deccanherald (en)

Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T11:16+0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge.

Dubai airport gripped by major disruption as unprecedented rains continue to batter Gulf

2024-04-18T11:08+0200namibian (en)

Operations at Dubai airport are still severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the runaway of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE.

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

2024-04-18T10:32+0200devdiscourse (en)

Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T10:17+0200thefinancialexpress (en)

The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

Dubai disruption continues as UAE grapples with flooding

2024-04-18T10:15+0200RTERadio (en)

Cars drive in a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is still grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport - a major travel hub - remain disrupted after....

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

2024-04-18T10:11+0200rnz-co-nz (en)

'Passengers shouting' Elsewhere at the airport, Anne Wing, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was with her husband and three children hoping to fly to London Heathrow. They arrived at the airport at 8am local time for their 11.25am flight, and were initially told it had been delayed by an hour.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T10:10+0200philstar (en)

DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. READ: Explainer: What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill? In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel....

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

2024-04-18T10:06+0200radionz (en)

'Passengers shouting' Elsewhere at the airport, Anne Wing, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was with her husband and three children hoping to fly to London Heathrow. They arrived at the airport at 8am local time for their 11.25am flight, and were initially told it had been delayed by an hour.

UAE, Oman floods: No OFW hurt so far but getting to work a problem

2024-04-18T10:05+0200rappler (en)

MANILA, Philippines – No overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been reported injured or killed so far in the massive flooding this week in the United Arab Emirates and Oman , the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Thursday, April 18. The UAE reeled for a third day as it dealt with the....

Operations paused at Dubai airport as rains continue

2024-04-18T09:50+0200bbc (en)

Operations at Dubai airport are still severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. Some inbound flights have resumed on Thursday, but on the whole Dubai international airport, a major travel hub, is barely functional.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T09:49+0200in-cyprus (en)

The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday’s storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

United Arab Emirates UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm About 3 hours ago

2024-04-18T09:30+0200devdiscourse (en)

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm Authorities have also told government employees and students to stay home while waterlogged roads are cleared. Climate experts say rising temperatures caused by human-led climate change are leading to more extreme weather events around the world, such as the storm that struck the UAE and Oman .

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T09:13+0200GulfDailyNews (en)

The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T09:06+0200tribune (en)

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T08:47+0200dawn (en)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday’s storm flooded the runway , resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T07:28+0200brecorder (en)

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday’s storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T07:13+0200BangkokPost (en)

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T07:00+0200zawya-palestine (en)

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T06:55+0200chinadailyhk (en)

Two men walk through floodwater in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. (PHOTO / AP) DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill.

UAE reels for third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T06:53+0200deccanherald (en)

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T06:29+0200rappler (en)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday, April 18, with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday’s storm....

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T06:23+0200channelnewsasia (en)

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday (Apr 18) with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway,....

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T06:04+0200straitstimesSG (en)

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm Reuters |Updated 4 minutes ago |2 min read DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain .

2024-04-18T05:53+0200thechronicleherald (en)

DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway,....

OpinionRecord rainfall in Dubai? Blame climate change, not cloud seeding

2024-04-18T05:48+0200deccanherald (en)

By Lara Williams. The sights coming out of the United Arab Emirates this week range from surreal to apocalyptic: Rolls Royces and Aston Martins floating in flood water, a plane taxiing across a runway-cum-lake, furniture flying off the balcony of a high-rise apartment.

UAE Reels for a Third Day After Record-Breaking Storm

2024-04-18T05:44+0200usnews (en)

DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway,....

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

2024-04-18T05:37+0200streetinsider (en)

DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway,....

Dubai's black-swan flood: Climate change is a suspect

2024-04-18T04:48+0200livemint (en)

News of flooding in arid Dubai might sound odd, but it happened in spectacular fashion on Tuesday. Large parts of this gleaming UAE city of glass-and-steel skyscrapers were left submerged by a severe downpour. Dubai received 142 millimetres of rainfall in the first two days of this week, about as much as it usually gets in a year-and-a-half.

Latest News About the Floods in the UAE

2024-04-18T03:09+0200hiiraanweyn (en)

Thursday-18-April-2024 {HMC} The authorities and people of the United Arab Emirates are cleaning up the rubble caused by heavy rains that killed at least one person and damaged houses and businesses. 254 mm of rain fell in the United Arab Emirates, according to the National Meteorological Center.

Record heavy rains in UAE, 1 person dead, flight disruption | Reuters

2024-04-18T03:00+0200breakinglatest (en)

On April 16, record-breaking rains hit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), leaving at least one person dead. The photo shows a car driving on a flooded road. Photographed in Dubai (2024 Reuters/Abdel Hadi Ramahi) [ドバイ １７日 ロイター] – At least one person was killed in record heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the 16th.

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms 4 mins

2024-04-18T02:34+0200myjoyonline (en)

Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods as well as disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport says it is facing "very challenging conditions". It advised some passengers not to turn up as areas were inundated with water.

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

2024-04-18T01:53+0200hiiraanweyn (en)

Thursday -18-April-2024 {HMC} Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods as well as disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport says it is facing “very challenging conditions”. It advised some passengers not to turn up as areas were inundated with water.

Strange theory about Dubai killer floods

2024-04-18T00:55+0200heraldsun (en)

Worries about weather manipulation came on Tuesday when a meteorologist with the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), similar to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, told Bloomberg cloud seeding may have played a role in intensifying the system’s effects.

Dubai finisce sott'acqua: «La colpa è del piano per ?bombardare? le nubi»

2024-04-18T00:37+0200ilmessaggero (it)

Un'alluvione senza precedenti ha devastato gli Emirati Arabi Uniti , un paese desertico dove non pioveva quasi mai, dopo che per alcuni giorni consecutivi erano stati fatti decollare aerei speciali che inseminavano le nuvole con ioduro d'argento e biossido di carbonio congelato per favorire le precipitazioni.

Dubai Airport Flooded As Heavy Rain, Storms Hit UAE, Oman

2024-04-18T00:26+0200dailytrust (en)

Heavy rainfalls accompanied by thunderstorms hit the Gulf countries of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman , causing floods in major parts including Dubai International Heavy rainfalls accompanied by thunderstorms hit the Gulf countries of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, causing floods....

American tourists trapped in Dubai traumatized by floods that inundated the desert

2024-04-17T22:29+0200whatsnew2day (en)

“Literally everything you see on the Internet is true: the flooding, the mall collapse, people getting stuck in their cars, people getting electrocuted while trying to get through all the flooding in the streets… “That’s because they don’t have drainage here,” the TikToker explained.

US tourists trapped in Dubai traumatized by floods swamping the desert playground

2024-04-17T21:36+0200dailymail (en)

'Literally everything you see on the internet is true - the flooding, the mall collapsing, the people getting stuck in their cars, people getting electrocuted while trying to get through all the flooding in the streets... 'That's because they don't have drainage here,' the TikToker explained.

Mahda records 320mm rain, ten times the 2022 national average

2024-04-17T21:19+0200muscatdaily (en)

Muscat – Oman has been besieged by an unprecedented deluge and rainfall figures significantly surpassed the national annual average many times over. Within a span of four days, starting April 14 to April 17 midday, Mahda in Buraimi recorded an astounding 320mm of rain – nearly tenfold the national average of 30.

UAE denies cloud seeding contributed to historic flooding in Dubai. But, what is cloud seeding?

2024-04-17T21:12+0200news4jax (en)

An SUV splashes through standing water on a road with the Burj Al Arab luxury hotel seen in the background in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai.

Dubai airport chaos as Gulf reels from deadly storms

2024-04-17T20:30+0200theghanareport (en)

Stranded at Dubai mall British tourist Caroline Seubert, 29, from Leyland in Lancashire, told the BBC that she and her husband had headed to Dubai Mall on Tuesday morning because they had tickets for its aquarium and had not been warned by their hotel that it could be unsafe.

Dubai faces unprecedented flooding after record rainfall

2024-04-17T20:25+0200weeklyblitz (en)

Dubai, often celebrated for its iconic skyline, opulent shopping avenues, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, found itself grappling with an unprecedented challenge as it was hit by record-breaking rains. The deluge wreaked havoc on the city’s transportation networks, brought its bustling airport....

Dubai airport, city and roads still underwater from historic floods

2024-04-17T19:47+0200intellinews (en)

Dubai witnessed "a state of chaos" on April 17, with continued road closures and travellers urged not to come to the airport , a day after a storm accompanied by rains flooded large portions of the city. Heavy rain has been battering Persian Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20....

Dubai airport, city and roads still underwater from historic floods

2024-04-17T19:14+0200bne (en)

Dubai witnessed "a state of chaos" on April 17, with continued road closures and travellers urged not to come to the airport , a day after a storm accompanied by rains flooded large portions of the city. Heavy rain has been battering Persian Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20....

Alluvione a Dubai, le piogge allagano la città. Un’italiana a Fanpage: “Mai vista tanta violenza”

2024-04-17T19:07+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di mercoledì 17 aprile 2024) Monica Meloni, italiana residente a Dubai , racconta a Fanpage .it la tempesta che martedì 16 aprile si è abbattuta sugli Emirati Arabi allagando la città . Impressionanti le immagini diffuse sui social. È stata la perturbazione più forte degli ultimi 75 anni: "Non....

Dubai Experiences Floods after Being Hit by Heaviest Rainfall in 75 Years

2024-04-17T18:56+0200tuko (en)

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM by Amondi Aroko Dubai has experienced heavy rainfalls, which brought everything to a standstill in the city, widely known as a major tourist destination; From the videos doing rounds online, cars could be seen sinking into the flooded waters while people sought....

K24 » Gulf flooding: Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

2024-04-17T18:50+0200kenyamoja (en)

In Oman , rescuers found the body of a girl in Saham, bringing the death toll in the country to 19 since Sunday. Authorities also warned that more thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were forecast, with many low-lying areas still under water. The United Arab Emirates, Oman's northern....

Dubai floods disrupt major airport operations as 'historic weather event' brings torrential rains to UAE

2024-04-17T18:25+0200exbulletin (en)

They ended up hailing a taxi near their home about 18 miles away, but flood water on the road stopped them. A passer-by helped them over a motorway barrier with their carry-on luggage, bottles of gin they picked up from a duty-free shop clinking away. Passengers wait at a flight connection desk at....

Heavy rain batters Gulf states, causing flash floods and shuttering Dubai Airport

2024-04-17T18:16+0200MaltaToday (en)

Heavy rain has battered the Gulf states and caused flash floods that killed 20 people and disrupted flights at the world’s second-busiest airport, Dubai Airport. The UAE city’s airport advised passengers not to turn up as runways were inundated with water.

Reality stars Joey Essex and James Argent left stranded by Dubai flood

2024-04-17T18:10+0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Essex (33), who was a contestant on Dancing On Ice in 2023, was caught up in the aftermath of the torrential rainfall and said the pair had “decided to hitchhike after hours of trying to get back home.” Former Towie star Joey Essex was caught in the aftermath of heavy flooding in Dubai (Ian West/PA)....

Chaos remains in Dubai, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar due to record-breaking rainfall – Unimaginable scenes (videos)

2024-04-17T17:36+0200protothema (en)

The floods hitting Dubai and other Gulf countries in the last hours are unprecedented, with international media broadcast unimaginable images of the prevailing chaos. Yesterday, within a 24-hour period, the amount of rainfall in Dubai was equal to the volume of two years worth of rain.

The Star » Dubai airport chaos as Gulf reels from deadly storms

2024-04-17T16:50+0200kenyamoja (en)

Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20 people and disrupted flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai Airport said it was facing "very challenging conditions" on Wednesday. It advised passengers not to turn up as runways were inundated with water.

Los aguaceros en Dubai provocaron el equivalente a 2 años de lluvia en solo un día

2024-04-17T16:49+0200monumental (es)

Por: Infobae. El martes, Dubai se vio anegada por una serie de aguaceros y sumergida en una inundación provocada por el equivalente a dos años de lluvia. Las inundaciones de los últimos días han causado al menos 18 muertos en la vecina Omán. Dubai, ciudad emiratí de varios millones de habitantes....

National Entertainment Reality stars Joey Essex and James Argent left stranded by Dubai flood A storm dumped the heaviest amount of rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. 48 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content

2024-04-17T16:11+0200meathchronicle (en)

By Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment Reporter. The Only Way Is Essex stars Joey Essex and James Argent were left stranded on the streets of Dubai after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert nation. On Tuesday more than a year and a half’s worth of rain was in the span of mere hours.

‘Code grey’ alert, sandbags as flood barriers: How UAE hospitals kept running in heavy rain

2024-04-17T16:04+0200khaleejtimes (en)

When heavy rain and flooding brought most parts of the UAE to its knees, critical facilities like hospitals, mostly located in prime areas, were also impacted. However, healthcare centres rose to the challenge with comprehensive contingency planning, ensuring bed capacity and patient safety, timely....

National Entertainment Reality stars Joey Essex and James Argent left stranded by Dubai flood A storm dumped the heaviest amount of rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. 36 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content

2024-04-17T15:59+0200westmeathexaminer (en)

By Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment Reporter. The Only Way Is Essex stars Joey Essex and James Argent were left stranded on the streets of Dubai after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert nation. On Tuesday more than a year and a half’s worth of rain was in the span of mere hours.

National Entertainment Reality stars Joey Essex and James Argent left stranded by Dubai flood A storm dumped the heaviest amount of rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. 33 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content

2024-04-17T15:58+0200con-telegraph (en)

By Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment Reporter. The Only Way Is Essex stars Joey Essex and James Argent were left stranded on the streets of Dubai after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert nation. On Tuesday more than a year and a half’s worth of rain was in the span of mere hours.

National Entertainment Reality stars Joey Essex and James Argent left stranded by Dubai flood A storm dumped the heaviest amount of rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. 31 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content

2024-04-17T15:54+0200offalyindependent (en)

By Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment Reporter. The Only Way Is Essex stars Joey Essex and James Argent were left stranded on the streets of Dubai after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert nation. On Tuesday more than a year and a half’s worth of rain was in the span of mere hours.

Dubai Airport is in chaos as deadly storms hit UAE and Oman

2024-04-17T15:47+0200bolnews (en)

Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing flash floods that have claimed the lives of 20 people and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai Airport reported facing “very challenging conditions” on Wednesday, advising passengers not to turn up as runways were inundated with water.

Dubai airport chaos as Gulf reels from deadly storms

2024-04-17T15:47+0200thestarkenya (en)

Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20 people and disrupted flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai Airport said it was facing "very challenging conditions" on Wednesday. It advised passengers not to turn up as runways were inundated with water.

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

2024-04-17T15:33+0200myjoyonline (en)

Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20 people and disrupted flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai Airport said it was facing "very challenging conditions" on Wednesday. It advised passengers not to turn up as runways were inundated with water.

Dubai hit by floods: – Working around the clock

2024-04-17T15:28+0200breakinglatest (en)

Cars are stuck in flood waters and schools are closed in the United Arab Emirates. Norwegian Tinius is locked up at the airport without food or water. Wednesday 17 April at 12:19 p.m The short version Dubai experiences heavy rainfall, equivalent to one year’s rain.

Dubai, alluvione nel deserto: allagato anche l'aeroporto. ?Fiumi d'acqua in tutto il Paese, 18 morti in Oman

2024-04-17T15:05+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di mercoledì 17 aprile 2024) Una pioggia torrenziale ha allagato a Dubai strade, case e centri commerciali e ha interrotto le operazioni all' aeroporto internazionale, mentre il maltempo si è ora abbattuto sulla... Le immagini impressionanti dell' aeroporto di Dubai allagato a causa dell'inondazione provocata da piogge torrenziali.

Los aguaceros en Dubai provocaron el equivalente a 2 años de lluvia en solo un día

2024-04-17T14:58+0200infobae (es)

El martes, Dubai se vio anegada por una serie de aguaceros y sumergida en una inundación provocada por el equivalente a dos años de lluvia . Las inundaciones de los últimos días han causado al menos 18 muertos en la vecina Omán. Dubai , ciudad emiratí de varios millones de habitantes situada a....

Dubai Experiences Floods After Being Hit by Heaviest Rainfall in 75 Years, Ignites Mi...

2024-04-17T14:41+0200tuko (en)

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM by Amondi Aroko Dubai has experienced heavy rainfalls, which brought everything to a standstill in the city widely known as a major tourist destination; From the videos doing rounds online, cars could be seen sinking into the flooded waters while people seeking....

Speaker of Shura Council Condolences Omani Counterpart on Flood Victims

2024-04-17T14:41+0200sabanews-en (en)

[17/April/2024] SANA'A April 17. 2024 (Saba) - The Speaker of the Shura Council Mohammed Al-Aidarous sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to the Speaker of the Oman i Shura Council, Khalid bin Hilal Al-Maawali, on the victims of the rains and floods in the Wilayat of Al-Mudhaibi in the Sultanate.

FM offers his condolences to his Omani counterpart for flood victims

2024-04-17T14:41+0200sabanews-en (en)

[17/April/2024] SANA'A April 17. 2024 (Saba) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs in the caretaker government, Engineer Hisham Sharaf, sent a message of condolence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman , Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, for the victims of the floods and torrents that the Sultanate is witnessing.

Dubai airport says flood recovery ‘will take some time’ after record rain

2024-04-17T14:33+0200globalnews (en)

The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights through the world’s busiest airfield for international travel. The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic....

Inundaciones en el desierto: Emiratos vive el peor episodio de lluvias en 75 años

2024-04-17T14:23+0200elindependiente (es)

Gran parte del la península Arábiga se ha visto afectada en los últimos días por una fuerte tormenta que se originó en Omán, donde al menos 19 personas han muerto debido a las inundaciones, la gran mayoría de ellas niños. El evento ha dejado imágenes históricas en Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) , un....

Joey Essex and James Argent left stranded by Dubai flood

2024-04-17T14:14+0200standard (en)

The Only Way Is stars and James Argent were left stranded on the streets of after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert nation. On Tuesday more than a year and a half’s worth of rain was dumped onto the desert city-state in the span of mere hours.

Celebrity News Joey Essex and James Argent left stranded by Dubai flood

2024-04-17T14:14+0200independent-ie (en)

On Tuesday more than a year and a half’s worth of rain was dumped onto the desert city-state in the span of mere hours. Essex, 33, who was a contestant on Dancing On Ice in 2023, was caught up in the aftermath of the torrential rainfall and said the pair had “decided to hitchhike after hours of trying to get back home.

Dubai rains: All you need to know about cloud seeding that may have caused flood

2024-04-17T13:47+0200livemint (en)

The arid nation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) received "heaviest rain ever" on Tuesday, leading to flooding in Dubai. The rain was called “a historic weather event" that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949," by the state-run WAM news agency.

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

2024-04-17T13:46+0200saudigazette (en)

DUBAI — Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20 people and disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai Airport said it was facing "very challenging conditions" on Wednesday. It advised passengers not to turn up as runways were inundated with water.

Heavy storm dumps record rain across UAE, floods Dubai airport

2024-04-17T13:16+0200theglobeandmail (en)

The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world’s busiest airfield for international travel.

Dubai, alluvione nel deserto: in 24 ore cade la pioggia di un anno e mezzo. Strade allagate e aeroporto in tilt

2024-04-17T12:47+0200ecomy-it (it)

Forti temporali si sono abbattuti sugli Emirati Arabi Uniti allagando porzioni delle principali autostrade e l’aeroporto internazionale di Dubai . L’agenzia di stampa statale Wam ha definito la pioggia “un evento meteorologico storico” che ha superato “qualsiasi cosa documentata dall’inizio della raccolta dei dati nel 1949”.

Dubai, violenti piogge sul paese emirato: mai documentate così tante nella sua intera storia

2024-04-17T12:41+0200tiscali-it (it)

Mai così tanta acqua a Dubai . L'agenzia di stampa statale 'Wam' ha definito la pioggia "un evento meteorologico storico" che ha superato " qualsiasi cosa documentata dall'inizio della raccolta dei dati nel 1949 ". Forti temporali si sono abbattuti sugli Emirati Arabi Uniti allagando porzioni delle....

Dubai Tries to “Dry Itself” After Worst Floods

2024-04-17T12:37+0200kompas-id (en)

AP PHOTO/JON GAMBRELL. A car passes by, splashing water on the highway with Burj Al Arab in the background in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. DUBAI, WEDNESDAY — Authorities United Arab Emirates are trying to “dry themselves” after being hit by floods due to the heaviest rain in the country's recorded history.

TikToker Jordan Welch is among thousands of visitors caught up in Dubai’s flood ‘apocalypse’ as extraordinary footage shows 18 months of rain falling in one day.

2024-04-17T12:26+0200whatsnew2day (en)

But the country’s hereditary rulers offered no general information on damage or injuries to the nation, as some slept in their flooded vehicles Tuesday night. In Ras al-Khaimah, the country’s northernmost emirate, police said a 70-year-old man died when his vehicle was swept away by water.

Dubai flights cancelled and diverted as heavy rainfall sweeps through UAE

2024-04-17T12:14+0200independent-UK (en)

Flights in and out of Dubai are being affected by adverse weather conditions around the UAE , leading to delays, diversions and cancellations across 16 April and 17 April. Thunder, lightning, hail and heavy rainfall have hit Dubai, with schools and government entities instructed to work from home.

TikToker Jordan Welch is among thousands of visitors stuck in Dubai's flood 'apocalypse' as extraordinary footage shows how 18 months' rain fell in one day

2024-04-17T12:14+0200dailymail (en)

But the country's hereditary rulers offered no overall damage information or injury information for the nation, as some slept in their flooded vehicles on Tuesday night. In Ras al-Khaimah, the country's northernmost emirate, police said one 70-year-old man died when his vehicle was swept away by floodwater.

Un temporal de lluvias histórico causa inundaciones en la desértica Dubái

2024-04-17T11:28+0200elpais (es)

Las autoridades y comunidades de Emiratos Árabes Unidos están limpiando este miércoles los destrozos ocasionados por el temporal de fuertes lluvias que ha causado la muerte de al menos una persona y daños a viviendas y negocios. El país ha registrado unas precipitaciones récord: hasta 254 mm (por....

Dubai, aeroporto allagato e chiuso per alluvione I video

2024-04-17T11:08+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di mercoledì 17 aprile 2024) Le immagini impressionanti dell' aeroporto di Dubai allagato a causa dell'inondazione provocata da piogge torrenziali. In poche ore è caduta l'acqua che mediamente cade in un anno e mezzo. Il responsabili dell'hub hanno pubblicato un comunicato per richiedere di "non....

Dubai hit by two years' worth of rain in a single day

2024-04-17T11:07+0200knews-kathimerini (en)

In an unprecedented event, Dubai experienced torrential rainfall equivalent to two years' worth of precipitation in just one day, leading to severe flash flooding that brought the city to a standstill. According to a report on Fox Weather, the typically arid desert city received a staggering 6.

'Heaviest Rainfall On Record': What Caused Unexpected Deluge In Dessert City Of Dubai

2024-04-17T10:53+0200timesnownews (en)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday experienced the heaviest rains ever recorded in the country. Over the course of a few hours, various segments of Dubai experienced heavy flooding. According to a report by the Associated Press (AP), the rains in Dubai flooded out portions of highways and the Dubai International Airport.

Dubai underwater: Rain floods UAE, kills 70-year-old man

2024-04-17T10:46+0200almayadeen-en (en)

Vehicles sit abandoned in floodwater covering a major road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. ( AP. The United Arab Emirates witnessed on Tuesday the harshest thunderstorm in its records as Dubai's airport and highways were completely flooded, blocking auto and civilian mobility.

Scary Visuals Of 'Biblical-Level' Floods In UAE: Dubai Gets 1.5 Years Of Rain In 24 Hours

2024-04-17T10:39+0200timesnownews (en)

New Delhi: In just 24 hours, Dubai witnessed a devastating scene after receiving a massive rainfall that is equals to what the city would have received in one and a half years. Scary visuals have surfaced on social media with malls and airports after Biblical level flood drowned the city.

Dubai hit by severe floods as more than a year's worth of rain falls in 24 hours

2024-04-17T10:12+0200chroniclelive (en)

See our Privacy Notice Dubai has been hit by severe flooding after more than a year's worth of rain fell in just 24 hours. The heavy thunderstorms, which began late on Monday, dumped over 5.59 inches of rainfall on the city-state, causing major highways and Dubai International Airport to flood.

Dubai Floods Explained: Is Cloud Seeding To Blame For Submerging Desert City?

2024-04-17T10:03+0200menafn (en)

- AsiaNet News) On Tuesday, heavy rainfall struck various regions of the United Arab Emirates, drenching the desert city of Dubai with rainfall equivalent to a year and a half's worth in just a few hours. This deluge led to flooding on major highways and even affected the international airport.

Piogge torrenziali e alluvioni nel deserto, disagi ad aeroporto Dubai

2024-04-17T10:02+0200lapresse-it-italian (it)

Forti temporali si sono abbattuti sugli Emirati Arabi Uniti allagando porzioni delle principali autostrade e l’aeroporto internazionale di Dubai . L’agenzia di stampa statale Wam ha definito la pioggia “un evento meteorologico storico” che ha superato “qualsiasi cosa documentata dall’inizio della raccolta dei dati nel 1949”.

Piogge torrenziali a Dubai, fiumi d'acqua in aeroporto: il video

2024-04-17T09:35+0200virgilio-notizie (it)

Un disastro . Dal 1949 a oggi gli Emirati Arabi Uniti non hanno mai registrato piogge torrenziali come quelle che si sono abbattute su Dubai, causando un’ alluvione nel deserto e allagando importanti infrastrutture con fiumi d’acqua, da porzioni di autostrade all’aeroporto internazionale. Piogge torrenziali record, mai così tante a Dubai.

Unstable Weather Leads To Flight Delays At DXB...

2024-04-17T09:34+0200menafn (en)

- Bangladesh Monitor) Abu Dhabi: Flights in and out of Dubai are being affected by adverse weather conditions around the UAE, leading to delays, diversions and cancellations across 16 April and 17 April. Thunder, lightning, hail and heavy rainfall have hit Dubai, with schools and government entities instructed to work from home.

Dubai flood: Watch time lapse video of the massive storm that caused a record flood in one of the world's most arid region

2024-04-17T09:23+0200economictimes (en)

Severe thunderstorms struck the UAE, flooding Dubai with a year and a half's worth of rain in hours. Traffic chaos and airport disruptions ensued. Overcrowded terminals led to turned-away passengers. Metro services halted, schools closed, and homes flooded. While no official damage report is available, a tragic incident occurred in Ras al-Khaimah.

Record Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding And At Least 18 Deaths In UAE And Oman

2024-04-17T09:00+0200forbes (en)

Topline. The United Arab Emirates faced its heaviest recorded level of rainfall which caused severe flooding and disrupted operations at the world’s busiest airport for international traffic on Wednesday, while flash flooding in neighboring Oman killed more than a dozen people. Tangent.

Dubai sott'acqua, l'aeroporto diventa un lago: gli aerei...

2024-04-17T08:37+0200repubblica-green-and-blue (it)

Le piogge torrenziali, a Dubai, hanno trasformato in poche ore la città degli Emirati Arabi da metropoli desertica ultramoderna a gigantesca palude. Si tratta della seconda inondazione causata dalle piogge negli ultimi due mesi. Nelle strade diventate fiumi molti danni e gravi disagi.

Heavy rain and flash floods batter Gulf

2024-04-17T08:05+0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Several Gulf countries have issued flood alert warnings after intense thunderstorms and substantial rainfall across the region yesterday. High winds and heavy downpours resulted in 25 deaths in Oman on Sunday, due to people getting trapped in wadis that quickly flooded with water.

What caused unusual rainfall in desert city of Dubai leading to floods?

2024-04-17T07:43+0200HindustanTimes (en)

According to the Associated Press, which cited the meteorological data collected at Dubai International Airport, the city received a year and a half's worth of rain within 24 hours. The rains began late Monday, soaking the sands and roadways of Dubai with some 20 millimetres (0.79 inches) of rain.

Dubai Rains: Over A Year's Worth Of Rainfall In 24 Hours, Airport Flooded, Flights Cancelled | Details Inside

2024-04-17T05:58+0200outlookindia (en)

As per reports, Dubai International Airport received a total of 160 mm of rain in 24 hours while in general, Dubai City is known to record about 88.9 mm of rain in a year. Incessant rainfall has also inundated several roads and homes. Within a short window of only twenty-four hours, Dubai on....

Airport flooded, roads shut as heavy rains wreak havoc in Dubai

2024-04-17T05:52+0200expressindia (en)

At least one person was killed in UAE as it witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday, flooding roads, stranding commuters, disrupting flights and trains, and resulting in water leakage from mall ceilings. The United Arab Emirates witnessed record-breaking rainfall on April 16, with the National Centre of....

In UAE, heavy rains, flood disrupte traffic, flights

2024-04-17T05:44+0200radio-pk (en)

In the United Arab Emirates, heavy rains caused flooding that disrupted traffic on roads and flights to the country. Private schools across the UAE were closed ahead of the storm and government employees were instructed to work remotely. Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighboring Oman has risen to 18.

UAE Weather: Cloudy Skies With Rains Expected In Some Areas On Wednesday

2024-04-17T05:42+0200menafn (en)

- Khaleej Times) Published: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 7:11 AM. If weather forecasts are to be believed, it appears that the worst is behind us! Following a record-breaking rainfall in the UAE from late Monday until Tuesday night, residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief on Wednesday, April 17.

Dubai colpita da piogge torrenziali: le piste dell’aeroporto sommerse dall’acqua, 18 morti in Oman

2024-04-16T23:09+0200fanpage (it)

Nelle scorse ore l'acqua ha sommerso Dubai , dopo che abbondanti piogge si sono abbattute sulla città. Per la capitale degli Emirati Arabi si tratta della seconda inondazione in due mesi. Impressionanti le immagini diffuse sui social nelle ultime ore dall'aeroporto internazionale di Dubai (DXB),....

Oman, violenta inondazione: 18 morti e diversi feriti. Sospesi i voli a Dubai

2024-04-16T22:58+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di martedì 16 aprile 2024) Una violenta inondazione ha colpito in queste ore l’ Oman , provocando 18 morti e tanti feriti . Con paura e forti disagi registrati anche all’aeroporto internazionale di Dubai (DXB), segnato duramente in queste ore dal maltempo.

Los impactantes videos de las tormentas en Dubai: los aviones quedaron tapados por el agua

2024-04-16T22:25+0200ecosdiariosweb (es)

La ferocidad del cambio climático se hizo notar en Emiratos Árabes Unidos: fuertes lluvias inundaron las calles, shoppings y el aeropuerto de Dubai . En Omán , su país vecino,18 personas fallecieron por las inundaciones. Los impactantes videos de la tormenta comenzaron a circular en X en la mañana....

Dubai airport diverts flights as heavy rains flood runway, roads

2024-04-16T21:46+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai . Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighboring Oman rose to 18 with others still missing as the sultanate prepared for the storm.

Dubai airport diverts flights as heavy rains flood runway, roads

2024-04-16T20:10+0200globalnews (en)

Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai . Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighboring Oman rose to 18 with others still missing as the sultanate prepared for the storm.

H M Sultan Haitham sends condolences to families of the deceased

2024-04-16T20:03+0200muscatdaily (en)

Muscat – With adverse weather conditions sweeping across the sultanate, flooding of several wadis continue despite government efforts to mitigate the effects. Civil defence and emergency management units worked around the clock rescuing people from wadis and flooded houses.

Dr. Bin Habtoor offers his condolences to Sultanate of Oman Deputy Prime Minister for flood victims

2024-04-16T19:58+0200sabanews-en (en)

[16/April/2024] SANA'A April 16. 2024 (Saba) - Caretaker Prime Minister Dr. Abdulaziz Saleh bin Habtoor sent a message of condolences to the Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman , Fahd Mahmoud bin Mohammed Al Said, regarding the victims of the torrential rains that swept....

Dubai sott'acqua, l'aeroporto diventa un lago: gli aerei 'navigano' sulle piste allagate

2024-04-16T19:13+0200247libero (it)

Le piogge torrenziali, a Dubai, hanno trasformato in poche ore la città degli Emirati Arabi da metropoli desertica ultramoderna a gigantesca palude. Si tratta della seconda inondazione causata dalle piogge negli ultimi due mesi. Nelle strade diventate fiumi molti danni e gravi disagi.

Forti piogge causano inondazioni a Dubai | video Sono davvero impressionanti le immagini delle inondazioni tra le strade di Dubai. Strano perché la città degli Emirati Arabi è sicuramente più nota per il caldo e le immagini del deserto. Invece ecco le celebri strade multi corsie del centro....

2024-04-16T18:51+0200informazione (it)

Sono davvero impressionanti le immagini delle inondazioni tra le strade di Dubai . Strano perché la città degli Emirati Arabi è sicuramente più nota per il caldo e le immagini del deserto. Invece ecco le celebri strade multi corsie del centro trasformatesi in fiumi per le forti piogge cadute sull'emirato in poche ore.

Sott'acqua, l'aeroporto diventa un lago: gli aerei 'navigano' sulle piste allagate

2024-04-16T18:08+0200repubblica (it)

Le piogge torrenziali,a Dubai, hanno trasformato in poche ore la città degli Emirati Arabi da metropoli desertica ultramoderna a gigantesca palude. Si tratta della seconda inondazione causata dalle piogge negli ultimi due mesi. Nelle strade diventate fiumi molti danni e gravi disagi.

OIC Secretary General offers condolences to Oman over flood victims

2024-04-16T16:13+0200urdupoint (en)

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Taha has offered his condolences to the Sultanate of Oman for the tragic loss of life and injuries sustained by dozens of citizens due to the devastating floods that struck the state of Al-Mudhaibi.

Heavy rains and flash flood warnings sweep the Gulf

2024-04-16T14:51+0200thenational (en)

Several GCC countries have raised flood alert risks after intense thunderstorms and substantial rainfall swept across the region on Tuesday. High winds and downpours resulted in 18 deaths in Oman on Sunday, due to people getting trapped in wadis that quickly flooded with water.

Heavy rains hit UAE as 18 people lose lives in Oman after flooding

2024-04-16T14:31+0200wn (en)

Gul region is struck by heavy rains, flash flooding. — Arabian Business/File Death and disruption have been caused by heavy rains in the Gulf region, as ten school children lost their lives in Oman after their vehicle was swept away by a flood Sunday. When the driver attempted to cross an....

Oman – Dozens Rescued, 12 Dead After Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods

2024-04-16T13:45+0200floodlist (en)

Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flash flooding in parts of Oman where authorities report at least 12 people have died. Search and rescue operations after floods in Oman, 14 April 2024. Photo: Civil Defence and Ambulance Department Authority. According to figures from Oman’s National Committee....

VIDEO: Devastating flood kill 17 in Oman

2024-04-16T12:45+0200mehrnews-en (en)

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday.

Ten Omani schoolchildren killed in flood as rain lashes Gulf

2024-04-16T12:39+0200english-alaraby (en)

has caused deaths and disruption across the Gulf region, with ten schoolchildren killed in Oman after their vehicle was on Sunday. The children, aged between 10 and 15, were traveling on a bus with four other minors when the driver attempted to cross an overflowing wadi in Al-Mudaybi, Sharqiyah , on....

VIDEO: Devastating flood kill 17 in Oman

2024-04-16T12:35+0200mehr (en)

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday.

Heavy rains: UAE grapples with flood damage, death toll in Oman rises to 18

2024-04-16T11:29+0200business-standard (en)

Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai. Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighboring Oman rose to 18 with others still missing as the sultanate prepared for the storm.

Dbeibah mourns flood victims in Oman, wishes Sultanate and people well

2024-04-16T10:58+0200libyaobserver (en)

Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has expressed his condolences to Oman following the devastating floods that ravaged the Wilayat of Mudhaibi, North Al Sharqiyah Governorate of Oman, on Sunday. Dbeibah shared on his Facebook account, "I pray that Allah Almighty may have mercy on the victims, heal....

Bahrain offers condolences to Oman over flood victims

2024-04-16T08:31+0200timesofoman (en)

Muscat : The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its sympathy with the Sultanate of Oman over the floods that swept the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, North Al Sharqiyah Governorate which resulted in the loss of many lives, persons and the injury of others. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign....

REPORT: Flash Flood Kills At Least 17 People, Including Several Children On School Bus

2024-04-15T22:14+0200dailycaller (en)

A flash flood caused by heavy rainfall Monday in Oman has killed at least 17 people, including several children on a school bus, The Associated Press (AP) reported. The Omani National Committee for Emergency Management confirmed the death toll of 17 people due to the inclement conditions, according to a tweet in Arabic.

Permanent solution needed to curb rain damages

2024-04-15T19:55+0200omanobserver-om (en)

After Cyclone Gonu made landfall in Oman in 2007 – which was then unprepared for its severity and intensity – and again severe cyclonic storm Shaheen, too brought with it massive flooding, strong winds and thunder showers and now that the country is under the current heavy downpours that have caused....

Egypt offers condolences over flood victims in Oman

2024-04-15T18:21+0200EgyptianGazette (en)

Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid on Monday extended sincere condolences to Oman for the victims of the heavy rains and floods accompanying the current adverse weather conditions in the country. The spokesman said on “X” platform “With hearts filled with grief and faith in the will....

Surviving the Surge: Essential Flood Safety Tips

2024-04-15T16:36+0200omanobserver-om (en)

Floods in Oman pose a significant threat, especially in wadi regions, where dry riverbeds can transform into raging torrents in moments. These floods, characterized by their suddenness and force, present grave dangers to communities and individuals alike.

Honourable Lady offers condolences to families of flood victims

2024-04-15T14:37+0200omanobserver-om (en)

Muscat: Her Highness The Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamad Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman offered condolences to the the families of the victims who lost their lives in flash floods in North Sharqiyah. Separately, the Sultanate of Oman’s Council of Ministers on Monday condoled....

UAE offers condolences to Oman over flood victims

2024-04-15T12:43+0200wn (en)

President Sheikh Mohamed has sent a message of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman over the victims of the floods that hit the sultanate, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured. UAE Vice-Presidents, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al....

UAE offers condolences to Oman over flood victims

2024-04-15T12:26+0200khaleejtimes (en)

President Sheikh Mohamed has sent a message of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman over the victims of the floods that hit the sultanate, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured. UAE Vice-Presidents, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al....

Oman: One more missing person found dead as death toll rises to 13 due to heavy rains

2024-04-15T11:25+0200zawya-palestine (en)

As heavy rains continued to lash Oman on Monday, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) recovered the body of an individual who had gone missing in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. This brings the death toll from the inclement weather conditions to thirteen.

13 killed as heavy rains lash Oman, vehicles swept away in flash floods

2024-04-15T11:10+0200HindustanTimes (en)

Heavy rains continued to lash Oman on Monday, resulting in 13 fatalities. According to UAE-based Khaleej Times , the civil defence and ambulance authority in Oman recovered the body of an individual who had gone missing in North Al Sharqiyah governorate. Flooded streets seen in Oman.

Managing flood risks a new imperative for Oman

2024-04-15T10:51+0200wn (en)

Muscat: Judging from footage shared on social media of the devastation unleashed by flash floods across many parts of the Sultanate of Oman , it is likely that the Omani government ......

At least 12 die and five missing after Oman flash floods

2024-04-15T10:50+0200mehr (en)

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – At least 12 people have died after their vehicles drifted away in flood waters in Oman on Sunday. The dead include nine students, two residents and an expatriate, according to the National Committee for Emergency Management. Search is underway for five missing people, as per earlier reports by the Oman News Agency.

At least 12 die and five missing after Oman flash floods

2024-04-15T10:47+0200mehrnews-en (en)

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – At least 12 people have died after their vehicles drifted away in flood waters in Oman on Sunday. The dead include nine students, two residents and an expatriate, according to the National Committee for Emergency Management. Search is underway for five missing people, as per earlier reports by the Oman News Agency.

Oman: One more missing person found dead as death toll rises to 13 due to heavy rains

2024-04-15T09:43+0200khaleejtimes (en)

As heavy rains continued to lash Oman on Monday, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) recovered the body of an individual who had gone missing in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. This brings the death toll from the inclement weather conditions to thirteen.

Kuwait expresses sympathy over Oman rain victims

2024-04-15T07:24+0200timesofoman (en)

Muscat : The State of Kuwait expressed its sympathy and solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman over heavy rains' victims. According to the Kuwait News Agency (Kuna), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Sunday Kuwait's sympathy and solidarity with the Sultanate as a result of the heavy rains....

Kuwait Expresses Sympathy, Solidarity With Oman Over Heavy Rains' Victims

2024-04-15T01:24+0200menafn (en)

- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, April 14 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Sunday Kuwait's sympathy and solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman as a result of the heavy rains that swept the state of Al-Mudhaibi, leading to the demise of 12 people and other who went missing.

Oman: 12 People Dead Due To Severe Floods In Al-Mudaybi

2024-04-14T21:24+0200menafn (en)

- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MUSCAT, April 14 (KUNA) - At least 12 persons have died after their vehicles drifted away because of a severe flood in Oman 's Al-Mudaybi. Search is underway for five missing people, said Omani news agency Sunday. Civil Defense and field teams evacuated a school....

NCEM begins to tackle weather condition

2024-04-14T20:51+0200omanobserver-om (en)

MUSCAT: The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) is following up reports issued by the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre about the current weather condition in the Sultanate of Oman . Lt Col Mohammed bin Salam al Hashami, Official Spokesman (Media Centre) of the National Multi....

12 Deaths Due To Weather Conditions In Some Governorates Of The Sultanate Of Oman

2024-04-14T20:05+0200menafn (en)

- The Peninsula) Oman News Agency. Muscat, Oman: The Search and Rescue Sector of the National Emergency Management System in the Sultanate of Oman announced today that 12 deaths were recorded – two citizens, 9 students, and an expatriate – after they were washed away in their vehicles by flood waters in Samad A'Shan.

Oman Weather: Twelve deaths recorded across Sultanate

2024-04-14T17:44+0200timesofoman (en)

Muscat: On a day when heavy rains lashed most parts of Oman , a total of 12 deaths were recorded across various areas. The latest update stated that three missing students were found dead in the Samad Al-Shan in north Al Sharqiyah. A search is still ongoing for five missing people.

12 deaths due to weather conditions in some governorates of the Sultanate of Oman

2024-04-14T17:42+0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Muscat, Oman : The Search and Rescue Sector of the National Emergency Management System in the Sultanate of Oman announced today that 12 deaths were recorded – two citizens, 9 students, and an expatriate – after they were washed away in their vehicles by flood waters in Samad A'Shan.

NCEM begins to tackle weather condition in Oman

2024-04-14T14:46+0200timesofoman (en)

Muscat: The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) is following up reports issued by the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre about the current weather condition in the Sultanate of Oman . Lt. Col. Mohammed Salam Al Hashami, Official Spokesman (Media Centre) of the National Multi....

Weather: Heavy rainfall forecast for parts of Oman

2024-04-12T17:41+0200timesofoman (en)

Muscat : A number of wilayats of the Sultanate of Oman witnessed scattered rains today. The Sultanate will be affected by a low pressure system starting on Sunday 14, April 2024 till Wednesday 17, April 2024. The latest weather updates and analysis of the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Center....

US may intervene to help Israel defend itself from Iranian attack, officials say

2024-04-11T17:00+0200observer (en)

The US may intervene to help Israel defend itself from an Iranian missile attack, its officials said on Thursday, raising the possibility of a direct confrontation not only between Iran and Israel, but also between Iran and the US. US officials briefed the Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera that the....

US may intervene to help Israel defend itself from Iranian attack, officials say

2024-04-11T16:48+0200irishexaminer (en)

The US may intervene to help Israel defend itself from an Iranian missile attack, its officials said on Thursday, raising the possibility of a direct confrontation not only between Iran and Israel, but also between Iran and the US. US officials briefed the Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera that the....

US officials confirm Israel support in face of anticipated Iranian reprisal attack

2024-04-11T15:33+0200guardian (en)

The US may intervene to help Israel defend itself from an Iranian missile attack on Israel its officials said on Thursday, raising the possibility of a direct confrontation not just between Iran and Israel, but also between Iran and the US. US officials briefed the Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera....