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Dubai, a city known for its futuristic gloss amidst the desert landscape, faced unprecedented challenges following a record storm that struck earlier this week.
The city experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with a downpour equivalent to a year’s worth of rain falling in a single day.
Infrastructure Challenges:
The torrential rains inundated roads, causing extensive flooding and disrupting transportation networks. Major thoroughfares were severely affected, including highways and routes connecting Dubai with Abu Dhabi. Traffic came to a standstill, with some roads reduced to single lanes and others completely closed.
Impact on Residents:
The storm’s impact extended beyond infrastructure to affect residents directly. Many found themselves trapped in traffic, offices, or homes.
Reports emerged of leaks and flooding in residences, with furniture floating in living rooms. The situation was described as reminiscent of an “alien invasion” by some residents.
Airport Disruptions:
Dubai International Airport, a vital travel hub, faced significant disruptions due to flooded taxiways. Flight operations were severely impacted, leading to diversions, delays, and cancellations.
Stranded passengers struggled to access food and accommodations, further complicating the situation.
Recovery Efforts:
Authorities and emergency services worked tirelessly to address the storm’s aftermath. Clearing waterlogged roads, drying out flooded homes, and restoring transportation networks were top priorities.
Dubai Airports aimed to gradually resume normal operations, expecting to reach full capacity within 24 hours.
