- Title: Some Dubai streets remain flooded, days post record rainfall
- Date: 19th April 2024
- Summary: DUBAI, UAE (APRIL 19, 2024) (REUTERS) (PART MUTE) VARIOUS OF AERIAL SHOTS OF A FLOODED AREAS (MUTE) VARIOUS OF WORKERS, TRUCKS PUMPING OUT FLOOD WATER OFF A HIGHWAY VARIOUS OF WATER PUMP VARIOUS OF FLOODED HIGHWAYS / CARS SUBMERGED IN WATER / CARS DRIVING A WORKER PUMPING OUT FLOOD WATER VARIOUS OF FLOODED AREAS / CARS SUBMERGED IN WATER PEOPLE AND CARS MOVING THROUGH FLOOD WATER VARIOUS OF A TRUCK DUMPING FLOOD WATER POPLE WALK THROUGH FLOOD WATER / A CAR SUBMERGED VARIOUS OF FLOODED HIGHWAYS / CARS SUBMERGED IN WATER PEOPLE PUSHING A TRUCK THROUGH FLOOD WATER A FLOODED BUS STOP PEOPLE RIDING BICYCLES THROUGH FLOOD WATER PEOPLE WALKING PAST FLOOD WATER A CAR TOWING JETSKIS FLOODED HIGHWAY / CARS DRIVING / SUBMERGED CAR CARS STOPPED AND STRANDED ON A HIGHWAY AUTOPARTS ON A HIGHWAY A CAR LICENSE PLATE NEAR FLOOD WATER A STRANDED CAR IN FLOOD WATER CARS SUBMERGED IN FLOOD WATER A PERSON RIDING A BICYCLE THROUGH FLOOD WATER TRAFFIC FLOWING NEAR A BLOCKED ROAD TRAFFIC CONES ON A BLOCKED ROAD TRAFFIC DETOURING ON A BLOCKED ROAD VARIOUS OF TRAFFIC FLOWING ON HIGHWAY
- Embargoed: 3rd May 2024 14:54
- Keywords: CLIMATE DUBAI ENVIRONMENT FLOOD MIDEAST RAINFALL STORM UAE
- Location: DUBAI, UAE
- City: DUBAI, UAE
- Country: UAE
- Topics: Climate Change,Environment,General News,Middle East,Government / Politics,Climate Politics
- Reuters ID: LVA001649719042024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:A few days post record rainfall, some major Dubai highways are still flooded on Friday (April 19), with cars submerged and pedestrians navigating their way through waist deep water.
Sewage drainage trucks were scattered across Dubai to pump out flood water off impacted areas.
The storm, which first hit neighbouring Oman on Sunday, pounded the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (April 16), flooding roads and causing gridlock that lasted for hours as rainwater inundated homes and businesses. One person was reported dead in the UAE and 20 in Oman.
Rains are rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, which is typically known for its dry desert climate. Summer air temperatures can soar above 50 degrees Celsius.
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.
Researchers anticipate that climate change will lead to heightened temperatures, increased humidity and a greater risk of flooding in parts of the Gulf region. The problem can be worsened in countries like the UAE where there is a lack of drainage infrastructure to cope with heavy rains.
The UAE state news agency late on Wednesday put out a statement from President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan saying he had ordered authorities to assess the damage and provide support to families impacted by the storm. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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