Heavy Rains Overwhelm Infrastructure, Causing Widespread Damage Across the City.
Dubai, known for its arid climate and sophisticated urban landscape, faced unexpected severe flooding after a rare heavy rainfall event.
The city, typically unaccustomed to dealing with such weather, saw significant disruptions including damage to critical infrastructure.
Runways at major airports were washed away, leading to the cancellation of numerous flights.
Key roads were destroyed, complicating rescue and recovery efforts, while many buildings throughout the city experienced severe flooding.
The extensive water damage has thrown the typically bustling city into chaos, highlighting the challenges that atypical weather can pose to regions unprepared for such events.