The United Arab Emirates and Oman have been hit by relentless torrential rains this week, Kill at least 20 people people, leading to massive delays and cancellations at dubai airport Experts describe it as a weather system exacerbated by climate change that has brought other cities to a standstill.
The storm first hit Oman on Sunday, causing widespread flash flooding and turning streets into raging rivers in the capital, Muscat, killing 19 people. UAE experiences heaviest rainfall in 75 years one person died In the city of Ras Al Khaimah, authorities urged residents to stay in their homes as videos showed cars submerged on clogged highways and planes taxiing on flooded runways.
By Thursday, the rain had subsided and some flights had resumed at Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest international airports, but delays and disruptions remained. The airport said on social media that there were some refreshment shortages as roads were flooded and transport disrupted.
Here are photos and videos of the flooding:
Jenny Gross Contributed reporting.
