Explained! What caused havoc in ‘Venice of Gulf’ which made Dubai inundated in floodwater | News9 [Video]

A powerful storm lashed the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week, unleashing record-breaking rainfall that wreaked havoc across the region. The deluge flooded highways, submerged homes, paralyzed traffic, and left residents trapped in their homes. Tragically, at least 20 people lost their lives in Oman, while one fatality was reported in the UAE due to the floods, which prompted the closure of government offices and schools for several days.

The storm initially struck Oman on April 14 before pounding the UAE on April 16, causing widespread power outages and disrupting flights as runways were submerged under water. In Al Ain, a city bordering Oman, an unprecedented 254 millimeters (10 inches) of rainfall was recorded within 24 hours, marking the largest single-day rainfall since records began in 1949.

The catastrophic impact of the storm underscores the vulnerability of coastal regions to extreme weather events and emphasizes the urgent need for robust disaster preparedness and mitigation measures. As communities in the UAE and Oman begin the arduous task of recovery and rebuilding, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and devastating consequences of climate-related disasters.

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