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On 18 April 2008, a severe sandstorm hit Dubai and reduced visibility to 1,500 meters. [30] On 10 March 2009, a moderate sandstorm reached Dubai which lowered down the visibility and temperature. [31] On 2 March 2010, strong winds caused sandstorms in Dubai and other regions of United Arab Emirates. [32]
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.
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]
On Tuesday, Dubai International Airport, the second-busiest airport in the world, diverted inbound flights due to flooding on the tarmac and roads to the airport. ... April 16, 2024 at 1:09 PM. 1 ...
Average temperature in April: 23C. Hours of sunshine per day: 10. The Egyptian capital is another city that boasts great weather throughout the year, and this tourist favourite continues to open ...
The UAE has a hot desert climate, [1] which is very vulnerable to the effects of climate change and contributes to worsening water scarcity, quality, and water contamination. [ 2 ] The United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East between Oman and Saudi Arabia , adjoining the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf . [ 3 ]
4 April - Five people are killed in a fire at a residential building in Sharjah. [6] 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]
Forecasters and scientists have estimated that cloud seeding operations can enhance rainfall by as much as 30-35% percent in a clear atmosphere, and up to 10-15% in a more humid atmosphere. [4] This practice has caused concerns regarding the impact on the environment because it is difficult to predict its long-term global implications. [5]