Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates are clearing debris after a torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to homes and businesses.
The UAE witnessed a record rainfall with 254mm falling in Al Ain yesterday in less than 24 hours, according to the national meteorology centre.Although heavy rains had eased by last night, disruptions are continuing with Emirates airline suspending check-in for passengers departing Dubai airport until midnight.
Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest, said it was facing significant disruptions after the heavy rains delayed or diverted flights and impacted flight crews. "We are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible in very challenging conditions," the airport wrote on X. In neighbouring Oman, 19 people died, including school children after three consecutive days of heavy rain, according to Omani media, which published images of flooded communities.In Dubai, the skies were clear but in some areas, the roads were quiet after the government ordered its employees and all schools to work remotely for a second consecutive day.
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