UAE Faces Historic Flooding Following Record Rainfall

Dubai International Airport suffers major disruptions as unprecedented rains inundate the region.

The UAE experienced its heaviest rainfall on record, with Dubai International Airport heavily affected, causing widespread travel disruptions.
Cloud seeding efforts by the UAE government, intended to increase rainfall, have come under scrutiny amid the floods, though their direct impact remains debated.
Infrastructure in Dubai, including insufficient drainage systems, struggled to manage the sudden deluge, exacerbating the flooding.
Schools and government offices across the UAE were closed, and remote work was encouraged to cope with the adverse conditions.
Neighboring Oman also suffered severe impacts from the storm, with significant casualties and damage reported.