TORRENTIAL STORM STRUCK UAE
Dubai goes WFH for two days as heavy rains lash UAE; several flights cancelled; many roads closed
Dubai and parts of UAE faced heavy rain, prompting remote work on May 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Private sector advised to follow. Dubai Airport and Emirates Airlines warned of flight delays and road disruptions, suggesting proactive measures for travelers.
'Enjoying Bengaluru rains in Dubai': Netizens react as UAE sees heavy rains for second time in 2 weeks, while India's Silicon Valley scorches
UAE faced heavy rains with safety advisories, school closures, and work-from-home orders. On the other hand, Bengaluru is witnessing record temperatures. Severe rains in UAE and Oman had caused floods and casualties last month
Five dead, 33 injured as Tornado hits Southern China
Guangzhou tornado kills 5, injures 33. Level-three tornadoes damage factories. Heavy rains in Guangdong pose flood threats. Climate crisis intensifies extreme weather in China.
Three dead amid heavy flooding caused by record rain in the UAE
Three people have died in the United Arab Emirates as a result of heavy flooding caused by record-setting rains this week, officials said Friday. A statement by the Philippine's Department of Migrant Workers said two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding, while a man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole.
Dubai's sky suddenly turned green during storm and rain. Was it the rare derecho?
Dubai and the rest of UAE faced a severe storm with floods, traffic disruptions, and record rainfall. Social media shared images and videos of the aftermath, including a striking video of a green skyline in Dubai.
Dubai Floods: Is artificial rain behind UAE's rare torrential weather?
Dubai Floods: Dubai experienced rare torrential rain, causing widespread flooding and raising concerns about climate change's impact on extreme weather. The UAE's cloud seeding program, initiated in 1982, aims to enhance rainfall by stimulating cloud condensation. Managed by the NCM, the program uses natural salts as seeding agents, avoiding environmental harm. The UAEREP analyzes atmospheric conditions and pollutants to optimize cloud seeding. Despite environmental concerns, the UAE's innovative approach demonstrates its commitment to sustainable solutions amid escalating climate challenges.
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm
The storm that hit the United Arab Emirates earlier this week continues to have a significant impact on the country. In Dubai, the airport operations are still struggling to return to normal after the runway was flooded during the storm, leading to flight diversions, delays, and cancellations. While inbound flights have resumed at Terminal 1, delays and disruptions persist, with Emirates announcing a delayed passenger check-in resumption.
Dubai's wettest day in history: 1.5 years of rain in 24 hours. What's behind UAE's record rainfall?
Dubai Floods: The UAE witnessed unprecedented rainfall leading to severe flooding in Dubai. Climate scientists attributed the heavy rains to warm waters of the Persian Gulf and global warming. The region experienced significant disruptions, with flights affected and 18 casualties in Oman. One death was reported in the UAE as deluge of up to 254 millimeters of rain—equivalent to approximately two years' worth of rainfall—on Tuesday in the arid United Arab Emirates.
Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on Wednesday, a day after the heaviest rains on record. As sunny skies returned on Wednesday, a day after torrential downpours and rolling black clouds, stories emerged of residents stuck in cars and offices overnight.
Dubai Airport gets flooded following 'exceptional rain'; Videos, images show waterlogged runways and terminals
Dubai's major international airport faced disruptions as heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the United Arab Emirates. The storm, which also affected Bahrain and Oman, led to delays and cancellations, with access roads to the airport badly flooded. Climate experts suggest that human-induced climate change may have intensified the extreme weather. Schools were closed, and remote working extended as the region braced for further storms.
Dubai airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits city
The world's busiest air hub for international passengers, which had been expecting more than 100 flights on Tuesday evening, earlier briefly halted its operations in the chaos caused by the storm.
Life-threatening flooding to hit California as torrential rain continues
A dangerous storm system is sweeping across California, threatening millions with life-threatening flooding as torrential rain inundates the state. Los Angeles and its surrounding areas are bracing for what could be half a year's worth of rain in a single day, as relentless "atmospheric rivers" drench swathes of California with rain, wind, and snow. Tragically, the storm has already claimed one life in Sacramento Valley, where fierce winds toppled a tree onto a man on Sunday.
Flood warnings issued and several travel plans disrupted after Storm Henk batters parts of UK
The storm along with high winds and torrential rain, wreaked havoc across significant portions of England and Wales. Presently, nearly 300 flood warnings are in effect in England, and numerous residences face power outages due to fallen trees.
Storm Babet: Police name man killed in Angus. Here is what Met Office has said
Police have identified a man who died after a tree fell on his van during Storm Babet at Whigstreet, south of Forfar in Angus, at around 5.05 pm on Thursday.
Second fatality as Storm Babet wreaks havoc in Scotland
Storm Babet has caused severe flooding and destruction in Scotland, resulting in two fatalities. The Met Office issued a "danger to life" weather warning for eastern regions. Rescue operations are underway in Brechin, where flooding has occurred despite evacuation advisories. The storm has caused road closures, power outages, and the suspension of train services in affected areas. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued severe flood warnings for several areas.
In corrupt Libya, longtime warnings of the collapse of the Derna dams went unheeded
Two dams in northeastern Libya that were meant to protect nearly 90,000 people from floods broke, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Experts had long warned about the danger posed by the dams and called for maintenance, but successive governments did not respond.
Typhoon Saola heads towards China and Hong Kong: Preparedness and Uncertainty ahead of intensifying storm
Typhoon Saola, after unleashing torrents of rain and powerful gusts upon Taiwan, is now advancing towards China's southern coastline and Hong Kong while intensifying in strength.
Mississippi tornadoes kill 23, injure dozens overnight
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed there had been 23 deaths as of 6:20 a.m. Saturday with dozens of injuries and four people missing throughout the state. The agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from numerous local and state agencies were deployed along with personnel to assist those impacted by the tornadoes.
Twenty Three for 2023: 23 ‘boats’ that must rise this year for India’s economy to weather the storm
There are a few things that India needs to be in its favour if it has to successfully navigate the gathering global storm.
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