On April 16, 2024, many parts of the UAE were hit by violent storms and rains, and the sky turned green almost in a second. And Dubai receives more rain in one day than in a previous year. The UAE is located in a desert region and usually has a dry climate with very little rainfall. When people design urban buildings, they don't design enough drainage facilities. Now there is a sudden heavy rainstorm, and the city's drainage system immediately collapses. For example, Dubai receives 120mm of rain from early morning to evening, which is more than the average annual rainfall in Dubai. Dozens of take-off and landing flights were cancelled at Dubai International Airport due to violent storms, leaving planes drifting on the water like boats.
The full name of the United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates, referred to as the United Arab Emirates, and the capital is located in Abu Dhabi. The UAE is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Saudi Arabia to the west and south, and Oman to the east and northeast. It is bordered by the Persian Gulf to the north and across the sea from Iran. The UAE has a tropical desert climate that is mainly made up of plains, mountains, and depressions. The UAE is very rich in oil and gas resources.
On December 2, 1971, the United Arab Emirates was proclaimed, consisting of six emirates: Abu Dhabi, the Emirate of Dubai, the Emirate of Sharjah, Fujairah, um Al Quwain and Ajman. On 10 February 1972, Ras Al Khaimah joined the UAE, increasing the number of member states from six to seven.
It is understood that in addition to the United Arab Emirates, this round of precipitation also occurred in neighboring countries such as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries. In Oman, continuous torrential rains since April 14 have caused flooding in some areas. As of April 16, 18 people had died as a result of the floods in Oman.