Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai

Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, closing schools in the United Arab Emirates and flooding the tarmac at Dubai International Airport. In Oman, at least 18 people have died in …

Fierce storm lashes UAE as Dubai diverts flights

Unverified video from Dubai International Airport appeared to show jets leaving waves in their wake as they made their way down flooded runways. In a statement, the airport said inbound flights due to arrive on Tuesday evening had been diverted “due to the continued exceptional weather event currently being experienced in the UAE”.