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On 16 April 2024, heavy rains caused floods in the United Arab Emirates, affected cities of mainly Dubai and Sharjah, the northern Emirates, and various areas of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. [2] According to the National Center for Meteorology (United Arab Emirates) , this was the country's heaviest rainfall recorded in 75 years.
Emirates was forced to cancel some flights in and out of Dubai, while residents were sent warnings to stay off the streets as heavy rains returned to the UAE.
The United Arab Emirates witnessed its heaviest rainfall in 75 years this week, triggering massive flooding that swept away cars, caused flights to be canceled and left multiple people dead.. Some ...
Emirates cancelled nearly 400 flights and delayed many more as a result of a record storm that hit the desert city of Dubai on Tuesday, said a statement released by the airline's president, Tim Clark.
A total of 1,244 flights at Dubai International Airport were cancelled over a two-day period with 41 others diverted. [32] [33] All Flydubai flights scheduled for departure on 16 April from Dubai were cancelled. [21] [34] At the Dubai airport, a total of 164 mm (6.45 in) of rain fell. [35]
16 April - Heavy rains cause floods in multiple areas in the United Arab Emirates. [7] The National Center for Meteorology records the country's heaviest rainfall in 75 years. [8] At least four people are reported killed. [9] [10]
Intense rain in the Middle East from late Sunday through Tuesday caused extensive flooding in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, where at least 20 people were killed by the floodwaters. The death ...
By midnight Tuesday, 5.59 inches of rain had fallen on Dubai over 24 hours — on average, 3.73 inches falls every year on Dubai Airport, a major hub for travel in the Middle East and beyond.