Severe Thunderstorms Hit Dubai
A recent timelapse video circulating on social media captured the impact of severe thunderstorms in Dubai, leading to historic flooding. This rare event, not seen in 75 years, left the city reeling from the aftermath.
Climate Crisis in Dubai
Dubai faced a climate crisis as the severe thunderstorms swept through the city, causing widespread destruction. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) felt the reverberations of this historic weather event, with the state-run weather agency labeling it as unprecedented.
Reactions on Social Media
- “Wow, Mother Nature sure knows how to make a grand entrance in Dubai! Nature’s power is truly awe-inspiring,” commented one user.
- “This looks like a natural disaster. Man really is insignificant in the face of nature,” remarked another.
- “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 to harvest all that precious water, it would have been so beneficial,” added a third user.
Speculations and Impact
Speculations arose among users, with some suggesting that the rain was man-made. The heavy rainfall, amounting to nearly 50 millimeters over six hours, overwhelmed Dubai’s drainage systems. This intense rainfall, coupled with the city’s limited capacity to handle such precipitation, led to localized flooding and disruptions.
Neighboring Oman also faced challenges, with reports indicating that at least 20 people lost their lives due to dire weather conditions.
