Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23am on 17 Apr 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
UAE hit by heaviest rain ever, flooding Dubai. Record-breaking 142mm falls in just 24 hours, more than double the usual yearly amount. Dubai Airport shuts down as runways disappear under water. Storm starts Monday night, worsens Tuesday with heavy rain and hail. It's the worst seen since records began in 1949. UAE now faces a massive cleanup operation. This deluge highlights the country's vulnerability to extreme weather, despite being mostly desert.
