Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 58.6K ### Gulf States Grapple with Severe Flooding as Unusual Rainstorm Hits Region A powerful rainstorm has swept across several Gulf states, triggering flash floods and disrupting operations at the world’s busiest international airport. Dubai Airport confirmed that operations were “temporarily diverted” due to the adverse weather conditions, but have since resumed normal services. In an alarming update, authorities in Oman reported at least 18 fatalities resulting from the floods, with some still missing. The extreme weather event saw several states receiving nearly a year’s worth of rainfall within a single day. Unverified footage from Dubai International Airport circulated online, showing jets navigating flooded runways, creating waves in their wake. The airport released a statement explaining that inbound flights scheduled for Tuesday evening had been diverted due to the “exceptional weather event” in the UAE. However, departures continued to operate, and flight services resumed after a two-hour interruption. More Articles You Would Love Authentic Smock Fashion Label Smocky World Comes Up With New Stylish Trend For Men VIDEO: Fashion Photographer Agyeman-Duah Announces The Passing Of His Wife In Devastating Video The Gulf region, typically known for its hot and dry climate, has been experiencing increased instances of heavy rains and flooding in recent years. This unusual weather pattern has scientists pointing towards climate change as a significant factor. They warn that as the planet continues to warm, exceptional storms like this one will become more frequent. For every 1°C rise in average temperature, the atmosphere can hold about 7% more moisture, leading to more frequent and intense rainfall events. Watch videos below…. C’est l’horreur à #Dubaï 😱😱 on se croirait dans un #film d’horreur!!#Pray_For_Dubai🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/0Xd3dzCnL5 — Sir Morgan Shembo (@ShemboMorgan) April 17, 2024 Few clips from the heavy rainfall in the once barren desert lands of Dubai 👇pic.twitter.com/6aDsTNtELg — Kamran Chida (@ChidaKamran) April 17, 2024 DUBAI STORE FLOODED What’s that chick doing? pic.twitter.com/r6ntJjluEn — Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) April 16, 2024 Current weather in Dubai pic.twitter.com/hcGcbJbF0F — Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) April 16, 2024 Read More Like This On Outside Africa Society UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: submit@FashionGHANA.com or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You BRICS Banknote Unveiled In Kazan Russia & How Accra Fashion Week’s Involvement Can... VIDEO: Nana Kwame Bediako Criticizes Ghanaian Protestors Brutalized By Police From The Comfort... Nana Akufo-Addo Receives Global Citizen Award From Europeans Whilst Ghanaians Label Him A... 100’s Of Law Abiding Ghanaians Citizens Set To Protest Nana Akufo Addo’s Gvt... VIDEO: If You’re Not Aware Of Galamsey, Watch Influencer Hamamat Break Down Ghana’s... Andrew Tate Goes Viral for Calling Out Ugandan TV Presenter Simon Kaggwa Njala... VIDEO: 18 Yr Old Ghanaian Schoolboy Stabbed To Death Over Petty Student Argument;... VIDEO: Journalist Berla Mundi Goes Viral After Exposing Nana Akufo-Addo’s Complicity In Galamsey... VIDEOS: Watch Videos Of European & American Victims Of MonkeyPox & 5 Notes... VIDEO: London Shuts Down for Ashanti Royalty In Historic Akwasidae Celebration Courtesy Of...