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Revision as of 11:40, 20 April 2024
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| Date | 16 April 2024 |
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| Location | Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi and the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah |
| Cause | Heavy rains |
| Deaths | 4[1] |
In April 16, 2024, heavy rains caused floods in the United Arab Emirates, affected cities of mainly Dubai and Sharjah, the northern Emirates, and different areas of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.[2] According to the Emirati National Center for Meteorology, this was the country's heaviest rainfall recorded in 75 years.[3][4][5]
Impact
Four people were confirmed dead[1]; One Emiratis and three Filipino.[6]
Flood impacts on public transit
Dubai Metro services were severely impacted, leaving around 200 commuters stranded at several stations. A highway through Dubai was reduced to a single lane in one direction, while the E11 Road that connects Dubai with the capital Abu Dhabi was closed in the Abu Dhabi direction[7]. Intercity bus service on the Dubai - Abu Dhabi, Dubai - Sharjah, and Dubai - Ajman routes were suspended [8][9]
Flood impacts on airport
A total of 1,244 flights at Dubai International Airport were cancelled over a two-day period with 41 diverted All Flydubai flights scheduled for departure on 16 April from Dubai were cancelled. At the Dubai airport, a total of 164 mm (6.45 in) of rain fell.[10][11][12][13]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Four dead in UAE, Dubai airport still disrupted after storm". Reuters. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Look: Top UAE places hit by floods after record rains".
- ^ "Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years". 17 April 2024.
- ^ Ahmad, Reged; Tondo, Lorenzo; Holmes, Oliver (17 April 2024). "Desert city of Dubai floods as heaviest rainfall in 75 years hits UAE". The Guardian.
- ^ "Dubai floods: India advises its citizens to reschedule non-essential travel as UAE reels through historic floods". The Hindu. 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Three Filipinos dead in UAE floods: Officials". 19 April 2024.
- ^ https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-roads-today-which-ones-are-closed-flooded-clear-here-are-the-latest-updates
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/dubai-rain-flights-metro-services-disrupted-check-details-before-travelling-101713352130550.html
- ^ https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/live-heavy-rains-hail-batter-uae-as-residents-wake-up-to-thunderstorm
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/dubai-rain-flooded-airport-diverts-flights-schools-shut-chaos-on-roads-top-updates-101713312482616.html
- ^ https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/18/travel/dubai-airport-struggles-to-resume-flights-after-heavy-rains-left-runways-underwater/index.html
- ^ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68843049
- ^ https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/dubai-rain-dubai-floods-video-dubai-airport-flooded-flights-diverted-after-heavy-rain-5458919
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