Heavy rains in Dubai have prompted theories that “cloud seeding” may be to blame—but many experts are skeptical.
American narrates how he survived Dubai floods: ‘Pond water dripping down my back and my legs are chaffed’
In the aftermath of the raid flights, metro services were disrupted. Emirates has cancelled several flights and has suspended check-in for passengers departing Dubai on Wednesday, April 17. Metro services in the city have also been severely affected due to the heavy rain on Tuesday.
‘Eerie’ moment Dubai sky turns green after floods: ‘Like science fiction!’
Parts of Dubai witnessed an otherworldly phenomenon as the sky transformed into a haunting shade of green amid severe weather conditions.
WATCH: Cat clings to car door to escape Dubai flooding
Video from the Dubai government’s media office shows a disheveled cat hanging onto a car door handle to avoid being washed away during historic flooding in the region. Rescuers manage to pry the nervous feline off the door and move it into a boat.
Dubai airport, city and roads still underwater from historic floods
By Deema Kanaani in Dubai Dubai witnessed ‘a state of chaos’ on April 17, with continued road closures and travellers urged not to come to the airport, a day after a storm accompanied by rains flooded large portions of the city.
Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead
The airport is closed, cars are submerged in highways that look like swimming pools after the historic rainfall that killed at least one person.
Dubai Municipality allocates urgent WhatsApp number 800900 to request water withdrawal
The municipality said, “We will receive your reports to remove accumulated rain water via WhatsApp 800900. Choose ‘Urgent Reports’ then ‘Request for rain water removal.
Dubai Rainfall: What is cloud seeding and why does UAE need it? Explained
While the city is known for its arid climate and high temperatures, let’s take a look at how Dubai does cloud seeding.
Storm pounds desert nation of United Arab Emirates, floods Dubai airport
Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in just hours.
Heavy rains, massive flooding in Dubai accused of being caused by cloud seeding gone wrong
Dubai on Tuesday was hit with more than six inches of rain in … referencing a weather modification technique used by the UAE government to address water challenges its country faces. That …
Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.28%
Saudi Arabia stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Telecoms & IT, Media & Publishing and Insurance sectors led shares lower. At the close in Saudi Arabia, the Tadawul All …
Huawei FreeClip Review: Not For Everyone
The experimental form factor of the FreeClip helps with comfort, but audio quality takes a hit compared to Huawei’s other wireless earphones.
World Food Price Index Rebounds From Three-Year Low
The United Nations food agency’s world price index rebounded in March from a three-year low, boosted by increases for vegetable oils, meat and dairy products. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s …
Egypt Records $8.7 Bn Preliminary Surplus in Nine Months
Egypt’s budget initial surplus has jumped over 8.5 folds during the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024 to EGP 416 billion ($8.7 billion), compared to EGP 50 billion in the …
Ethical leadership is non-negotiable: VP Dhankhar
Addressing students and faculty members at the 6th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya, he highlighted their role as ‘torch-bearers of India’s future’.
Trump-proofing NATO
On the agenda: The ministers will prepare for the alliance to take over coordinating arms supplies to Ukraine, currently managed by the U.S. under the Ramstein format, reports my colleague Stuart Lau.
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