Dubai Grapples with Unprecedented Flooding, Infrastructure Overwhelmed

Record rainfall in Dubai triggers widespread flooding, revealing critical infrastructure gaps as the city struggles to cope.

Dubai experiences its heaviest rainfall since records began in 1949, causing extensive urban flooding.
Lack of adequate stormwater drainage systems highlighted as a major factor in the persistent flooding.
Four fatalities reported in the UAE, with disruptions continuing at Dubai International Airport.
Experts link the extreme weather to climate change, suggesting increased frequency of such events.
Government and experts urge reevaluation of infrastructure to better prepare for future extreme weather.