The United Arab Emirates endured its most substantial rainfall in 75 years, sparking chaos as select regions received approximately 6.26 inches of rain in 24 hours.
Numerous users in the area posted videos on social media showing severe flooding, toppled palm trees, and damaged buildings.
Due to the heavy rainfall, numerous flights were canceled, traffic came to a standstill, and schools shut down. Rainfall was also reported in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, but the UAE experienced the most severe conditions.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, Dubai typically receives an average of 3.12 inches of rain annually. This means that the amount of rain that fell in just 24 hours was equivalent to two years’ worth of rainfall.
Tuesday’s rainfall is being described as “a historic weather event,” surpassing any recorded data since data collection began in 1949.
“It’s really upsetting, very devastating”
Dubai flood wrecks family’s home pic.twitter.com/o2rj2Eexbk
— The National (@TheNationalNews) April 17, 2024
Dubai Police Rescue Stranded Cat from Floods pic.twitter.com/Q8Rz7PdClB
— Adnan Belushi (@adnanbelushi) April 17, 2024
Terrible visuals coming from Dubai Floods.
Climate Change is worsening. pic.twitter.com/xPzy4XW62u— Divya Raj (@divya_50) April 17, 2024
Floods in UAE pic.twitter.com/Bf0RsWAhHs
— Wild 𝕏 World (@Wild_XW) April 17, 2024
Timelapse of the massive storm that caused a historic flood in Dubai!
The pain and beauty of nature!#Dubai #UAE #Dubaifloods #Dubaiflood #DubaiStorm pic.twitter.com/5Y8XCRAovW
— PIED 💙 🌊👑 (@obehieguakhide) April 17, 2024
🚨 DUBAI FLOODS – This doesn’t look normal at all#Dubai #Uae #Abudhabi #Emirates #Cloudseeding #Flood #Geo pic.twitter.com/8LW8HdKgst
— T R U T H P O L E (@Truthpolex) April 17, 2024
