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Dubai, UAE
Dubai recently found itself amid a climate crisis as severe thunderstorms swept through the city, leaving a trail of destruction. The impact of the thunderstorm was felt across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The state-run weather agency described it as a "historic weather event," as rain hadn't been witnessed in Dubai for 75 years. A timelapse video of Dubai rain is making rounds of social media
The timelapse footage, posted on X, with the caption "Dubai: Timelapse of the massive storm that caused a historic flood," garnered over 3.9 million views and over 9,000 retweets.
Dubai: Timelapse of the massive storm that caused a historic flood. pic.twitter.com/tackWMYJzO
— Pagan ? (@paganhindu) April 17, 2024
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"Wow, Mother Nature sure knows how to make a grand entrance in Dubai! Nature's power is truly awe-inspiring," wrote one user.
"This looks like a natural disaster. Man really is insignificant in the face of nature," wrote another.
Also read: Dubai floods: India embassy in UAE urges Indians to reschedule their travel
"Looks like they have no drains there hence all the water collects on asphalt and concrete roads and becomes an artificial lake. If they had a good way harvest all that precious water it would have been so good," commented a third.
Some users speculated that the rain was man-made. One such user wrote, "#Dubai has been experiencing flooding due to a combination of natural and possibly man-made factors. The recent heavy rainfall is a significant contributor, with nearly 50 millimeters (2 inches) of rain falling in Dubai over six hours, which is a considerable amount for a region that receives under 120 millimeters (4.7 inches) of precipitation a year. This intense rainfall overwhelmed the city's drainage systems, leading to localized flooding and disruptions, including at the world's busiest airport for international travel."
While Dubai faced the aftermath of the storm, neighbouring Oman faced similar challenges. According to Reuters, at least 20 people lost their lives in Oman due to dire weather.