The United Arab Emirates experienced unprecedented rainfall, leading to severe flooding across the region, including Dubai. The National Meteorology Centre reported a record 254mm of rain in Al Ain city within 24 hours, marking the highest since records began in 1949. This event caused significant disruptions, including the closure of Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, and widespread damage to infrastructure. Speculations about the role of cloud seeding in this weather anomaly were widespread, although several sources, including government statements, denied its impact. The floods resulted in casualties, with at least 19 deaths reported in Oman and disruptions continuing across the UAE.
Dubai Faces Persistent Flooding Due To Lack Of Storm Drains https://t.co/IhgiI1S0Pj https://t.co/8ko1gTK3QX
While it's unclear if the recent flash floods in Dubai were caused by #cloudseeding, the question looms. We looked into the science behind the idea in this past story. 🌧️ https://t.co/VkBlsyFHLv
Four dead in UAE, Dubai airport still disrupted after storm https://t.co/pmNVpb2bT7
4 Dead In UAE Due To Heavy Rains, Dubai Airport Still Disrupted After Storm https://t.co/yKTPA0Qgcm https://t.co/QtpOMAxPQ2
Dubai struggles to return to normality after three killed in devastating floods https://t.co/lDQugnQaaY
3 dead amid heavy flooding caused by record rain in the UAE https://t.co/FFy8gE07Ip
Dubai continues to grabble from flooded streets, vehicles remain afloat #Dubai #DubaiFloods #DubaiRains #Floods #WorldNews https://t.co/i3LMC7ogKI
Cloud seeding did not cause Dubai floods expert says - University of Reading… ICYMI https://t.co/CIgxcRNByY
Dubai struggles to return to normality after floods as cars remain submerged in water https://t.co/lDQugnQI0w
Watch: Drone footage shows a flooded highway and submerged vehicles in Dubai after record rainfall in the UAE. #Dubai #UAE Read more: https://t.co/zxJ2XT70bV https://t.co/wryfvnMNZh
Dubai receives about 3.9 inches of rainfall in a year on average. By the end of Tuesday, it had received over 6 inches—1.5x. Drainage systems in the country are not designed to cope with a deluge of this scale. Explainer by @ditipujara https://t.co/gDNJ6D9kil
Scenes from the Dubai floods https://t.co/4KUqiaSoWd
This week in Dubai they were spraying the atmosphere with particles to modify the weather and cause rain. Just a few days later there was massive flooding. Do you think geo-engineering is a bad idea?
'We've never seen anything like this': Dubai Airports CEO expects normal service within 24 hours after flood chaos https://t.co/hFLqq1AVAq
Residents across #Dubai evacuated on Thursday as their homes, possessions, and cars remained submerged in floodwaters. #severeweather https://t.co/0hJmJVFgPT
#Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, says it is temporarily limiting the number of arriving flights for 48 hours from 12 p.m. on Friday to speed up recovery operations from rain and flooding that swept the #UAE three days ago. https://t.co/Cb3jAYIF9y https://t.co/6tZY6ayow3
The United Arab Emirates recorded its heaviest rainfall ever. But what caused it? https://t.co/yyHS8bkYwG
#DubaiAirport, world's busiest for international travel, struggled to clear a backlog of flights aftermath of Tuesday's flood https://t.co/bCnKsERIsG
Three residents from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab Emirates, Filipino officials announce, as the desert country struggles to recover from record rains. #UAE https://t.co/oeRfuqvwMQ
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after record rains https://t.co/eZJsHZSL0G
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm https://t.co/F4szdgt9zJ https://t.co/qCAKI4DY11
By “seeding” a cloud, rainfall can be boosted by as much as 20%. The UAE has been using cloud seeding for a long time to stimulate rainfall. But did cloud seeding really influence the latest floods? Explainer by @ditipujara https://t.co/gDNJ6D9kil
Dubai clears up after epic rains swamp glitzy desert city https://t.co/2g2fWuzICK
'Desert city' Dubai struggles to recover from unprecedented floods, residents stranded after rainwater floods their homes. Watch #Dubai #DubaiFloods #Rainfall https://t.co/tIKgAX0PSY
This week, the UAE witnessed its heaviest-ever rain since data for precipitation began being collected (1949). Some have blamed cloud seeding for it. But is that really the culprit? Explainer by @ditipujara https://t.co/gDNJ6D9kil
Emergency workers tried to clear waterlogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the UAE. https://t.co/BfuboCcdMf https://t.co/ewiqBEfLxH
Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping over a year-and-a-half’s worth of rain on the desert city-state of Dubai in the span of hours. #UAE #Dubai #cloudseeding #floods https://t.co/Mf08lg0hbO
Dubai's sluggish return to 'normality': Planes gradually hit runways again but cars remain stranded in water as the city struggles to get to grips with flooding crisis https://t.co/DeypGmXuD0 https://t.co/GnRnvcXXE5
Historic rainfall in Dubai brought two years' worth of rain in less than a day, causing intense flooding in the city. Here's what you should know. ⬇️ Watch more video: https://t.co/q4Pm260nBb https://t.co/H8GW5Nrjlb
Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday after the heaviest rains on record drenched the desert United Arab Emirates. https://t.co/ydZXhYZbkJ
Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, that is typically known for its dry desert climate. So, what caused the rare and epic rainstorm that pounded the United Arab Emirates on April 16? https://t.co/0S2RIaVPxy https://t.co/VCyhqHzmPH
Meteorologists and climate scientists said the extreme rainfall in Dubai is akin to what the world expects with human-caused climate change, and one way to know for certain that it was not caused by tinkering with clouds is that it was forecast in advance. https://t.co/KYxcCPExqp
Stranded passengers and a cat clutching to a car handle marked this week in Dubai, hit by historic rainfall. Viral claims link the downpour to cloud seeding, a precipitation-boosting method widely used in the UAE. But what is cloud seeding? https://t.co/3dYI8zDI68
Exclusive photos of the state of Dubai Airport after recent unprecedented rains https://t.co/vdLHIuxnlP
Heavy rains in the UAE and Oman submerged cars, clogged highways and killed at least 21 people this week. Flights out of Dubai’s airport were severely disrupted. Here’s what to know about the unusual downpours. https://t.co/sVYIUcMZHB https://t.co/pc3Vt8GK3U
Mop up operations have started in Dubai following floods that wreaked havoc in parts of the city this week. The torrential rain has been described as the United Arab Emirates' worst in 75 years. #eNCA #DStv403 https://t.co/mDMbFFV8tU
Unprecedented floods hit the UAE this week, killing at least one and bringing Dubai city to a standstill. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, has resumed operations, albeit only partially. https://t.co/HYKyjpG6lh
Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping over a year-and-a-half’s worth of rain on the desert city-state of Dubai in the span of hours. #UAE #Dubai #cloudseeding #floods #NewsMo https://t.co/zJIfPD7Wz9
Thousands of international travelers are stuck in Dubai after the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates. https://t.co/lPDNEF4wIK https://t.co/lPDNEF4wIK
Dubai trying to dry out, clear airport after UAE see historic rainfall and street flooding https://t.co/h219pXw4pe https://t.co/pjaOTRnWDB
A storm hit the United Arab Emirates this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, gridlocked traffic and trapped people in their homes. Here's a look at what we know about the record rainfall and subsequent flooding https://t.co/0S2RIaWnn6 https://t.co/DpIRCVcZIr
Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, continued to face major disruptions on Thursday and at least one major highway remained flooded, days after the desert United Arab Emirates experienced its heaviest rains on record. https://t.co/haGKDCoS5W
What caused the massive rainstorm in Dubai? https://t.co/sn4l4CTzoy
Slow Recovery As Dubai Airport, Roads Still Plagued By Floods https://t.co/CkTxF2Qx7j https://t.co/Cao0yEjDno
Heavy rains have left Dubai in disarray. Highways are littered with abandoned vehicles, and schools and some businesses have shut for the week. https://t.co/gVRbEpHjjK https://t.co/gVRbEpHjjK
Shocking footage of the Dubai flooding. What do you think caused this? https://t.co/kdHUgTqunx
NEW: Dubai’s airport, one of the world’s busiest, witnessed major disruption for the third day in a row on Thursday after the heaviest rains on record drenched the desert UAE https://t.co/8Vt6tbSHfF
Flight operations from India to Dubai disrupted amid adverse weather conditions https://t.co/lJG8zB5gmR
UAE Leader Orders Damage Assessment After Record Rainfall https://t.co/UzDaGEl2tQ
'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect city https://t.co/9mMHy5Avu0
Dubai airport re-opens after UAE suffers heavy rain https://t.co/QP1yzHyt0n
#Dubai Airport partially resumes operation after #UAE suffers devastating rain. Officials at the world's second-busiest #airport said on Thursday that inbound flights are accepted at Terminal 1 for foreign carriers, but outbound flights are still delayed. https://t.co/Tadwwrspre https://t.co/EDAmmf1RZw
Dubai grapples with record rainfall, causing chaos and disruption #DubaiFlooding #Dubai #UnitedArabEmirates https://t.co/QMJIGr5YEX
Heavy rain and strong winds caused chaos in Dubai on Tuesday as streets flooded and debris blew onto roads. Over a year's worth of rain fell in just 12 hours. https://t.co/d6inp2Hz6o
Dubai just experienced unprecedented levels of rainfall leading to flash floods across the region. Unusual almost post-apo scenes with abandoned cars and bands of people trudging across districts on foot. Warming of the seas very likely a factor https://t.co/nntO0knQjP
The UAE typically sees little rainfall in its arid desert climate. However, a massive storm forecasters had been warning about for days blew through the country’s seven sheikhdoms. https://t.co/XVmV13d9lL
Dubai just experienced unprecedented levels of rainfall leading to flash floods across the region. Unusual almost post-apo scenes with abandoned cars and bands of people truding across districts on foot. https://t.co/f8g9uXYntd
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still plagued by floods https://t.co/8fdDJuQ5OJ
Airport chaos, sleeping in metro stations, no running water: Dubai's flood mayhem continues https://t.co/3WIDuWKsD6
Severe flooding in Dubai https://t.co/PaDSas5Rpp
The United Arab Emirates is grappling with the aftermath of a historic rainstorm that deluged the nation on Tuesday, causing unprecedented flooding and disruptions. https://t.co/Zkr7OU8aIu
Cloud seeding, global warming: What caused widespread flooding and brought Dubai to a grinding halt? @Srish__T explains #DubaiFlooding #Dubai #Flood https://t.co/pTOQEFocON
Dubai rocked by heaviest downpour in 75 years and fatal floods following cloud-seeding missions https://t.co/mQWnj02jLu https://t.co/gmqiIPZDAg
Dubai is known for its scorching hot, bone-dry weather. So, when heavy rain began to fall early on Tuesday there was no sense of what was about to come https://t.co/B1xnk9LsqH
Chaos, queues and submerged cars have hit Dubai after the United Arab Emirates was hit by record rains. https://t.co/CkZyEaeKk6
Dubai Malls Flooded, Airport Submerged as Storm Unleashes 1.5 Yrs of rain on UAE in just a few hours https://t.co/JuV5izoB6h
#DubaiFloods Break Record | Ceilings Crack Open, Cars Submerged, Red Alert | UAE Comes To Standstill #TNDIGITALVIDEOS https://t.co/2MuioZGY5R
Flooding in Dubai: Deaths and destruction in the United Arab Emirates UAE witnesses heaviest rainfall in the past 75 years Rullhan: It's the first time in history I'm seeing this #CitizenBriefs @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/hmi0J1Taev
Dubai airport slowly re-opening as UAE rainfall persists - BBC News https://t.co/kXzFMGm1nU
UAE Denies Rumors That Cloud Seeding Caused Record-Breaking Flooding https://t.co/6qaFnwQLKV https://t.co/aGTXiit5Pf
Dubai airport continues to struggle amid travel chaos after the storm https://t.co/PuLeyq5cCp
Operating capacity at #Dubai Airports will reach 60-70 percent by the end of the day, Chief Operating Officer Majed Al Joker tells Al Arabiya, after unprecedented rainfall hit the #UAE earlier this week. https://t.co/Ig5U88DE18 https://t.co/OCXF3cXzOn
#DubaiAirports CEO Paul Griffith says that operations are still volatile after an unprecedented 36 hours of rainfall battered the #UAE, forcing the airport administrations to cancel 150 flights within 24 hours. https://t.co/tg3pPN3uYx
#WATCH via ANI Multimedia | Explained! What caused havoc in ‘Venice of Gulf’ which made Dubai inundated in floodwater https://t.co/a0f7ZTcmbY
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge. https://t.co/kfhVHqxvpS
Chaos engulfed the UAE after its biggest city Dubai was inundated with water in the wake of record rainfall. Here's what we know about the reasons behind the rainfall and subsequent flooding https://t.co/fWlwDUKtSL https://t.co/OhLXtEqJq5
Dubai rain: Maybe it wasn't cloud seeding • Extreme rainfall is consistent with climate change • If rain can be predicted, it's not caused by cloud seeding • Computer models predicted several inches of rain 6 days earlier https://t.co/TUGXEQW099 https://t.co/p7BsDv22QJ https://t.co/Hn69FCimu9
#Dubai #roads, #airport reel from #floods after record #rains https://t.co/F0zPDHw62E
Here's why #experts don't think #CloudSeeding played a role in #Dubai's #downpour https://t.co/GVoBXDoCcl
Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses after a rare rainstorm swamped the UAE. Dubai International Airport struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded https://t.co/GCioGdDHfB
Passengers sleep on the floor and crowd the airport transfer desks at the Dubai International Airport on Thursday, April 18, due to flight cancellations and delays caused by record heavy rain in the United Arab Emirates. Do you have photos or videos of flooding in the UAE? Share… https://t.co/4dxk5AItTa
The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill https://t.co/5EjnUSdRkV
Reading University denies its 'cloud-seeding' technology caused Dubai's devastating floods https://t.co/Y2fMpwryNK https://t.co/WODYoMZKMu
Did DUBAI cause apocalyptic storm?! https://t.co/4j2JxLZOND
Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions https://t.co/HwjtqkD78L https://t.co/gKSuvzkTci
#Watch | Chaos at Dubai airport Stranded passengers crowded Dubai International Airport as the #UnitedArabEmirates was still grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. https://t.co/KX65NJodCH
A relentless deluge of rain battered the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week in what experts have described as a weather system supercharged by climate change. Here are photos and video of the deadly flooding. https://t.co/bsahSggTMh
#Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the city remained gridlocked on Wednesday, a day after the heaviest rains (259.5 mm) on record. What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill? Read 🔗 https://t.co/EGWt0Lhknl… https://t.co/yjr3pGpg1N
The UAE has a longstanding cloud-seeding program, but it didn't cause the flooding this week in Dubai and along the Arabian peninsula. https://t.co/gR9O04I8QE
Doob-AI! #UAE goes under water 🌧️ #Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the city remained gridlocked on Wednesday, a day after the heaviest rains (259.5 mm) on record. What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?… https://t.co/J4U348xjIz
Wild footage has emerged of the aftermath caused by chaotic weather conditions that swept across the UAE, with Dubai hard-hit. https://t.co/4O9suXQMOK
Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead https://t.co/nENdCc9mFz
#Dubai received a year and a half's worth of rain between Monday and Tuesday Top points here https://t.co/PLm2b6F5dj
Operations at Dubai airport remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway https://t.co/Du6Qd717nP
Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains https://t.co/q2G7GjG1Fk
The United Arab Emirates struggled Thursday to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, as its main airport worked to restore normal operations even as floodwater still covered portions of major highways and roads. https://t.co/5dnT69rxvM
The UAE will assess damage to its infrastructure from the severe storm that hit the country earlier this week, flooding vital highways and disrupting operations at Dubai’s main airport https://t.co/JlpJoAs0Lq
#Dubai International Airport has announced that it has resumed in-bound flights at Terminal 1 after major disruption caused by the record rainfall and #flooding across the #UAE – but mass road closures are still in place across much of the emirate. https://t.co/Obz9bQ0zEG
Clean up begins after at least one dead in heavy UAE rain, floods https://t.co/iDGy0pB3X2
#Flooding trapped residents in traffic, offices and homes as the #UAE recorded its heaviest rains in the 75 years #DubaiRains https://t.co/ENeYflvlx1 https://t.co/Yq2IzR8E6W
Heavy rainfall and flooding in Dubai resulted in the cancellation of at least 19 flights yesterday, to and from Delhi Airport. 10 departures and 9 arrivals were cancelled last evening. Since Tuesday, 16th April, the flooding has resulted in complete halting of flights due to…
#UAE witnesses the heaviest #rainfall since 1949; authorities issue 'unsettled weather' #warning | https://t.co/BKBHEIWSsW https://t.co/PDp3Ez41Um
At least 19 people have been killed in Oman and the United Arab Emirates reported its heaviest rainfall in 75 years as a turbocharged weather system swept the region, causing flash flooding that halted flights and turned streets into raging rivers. https://t.co/o35Kasc1TI
Dubai underwater: Videos show extent of rare flooding in desert city https://t.co/XP6JSWEk8c https://t.co/nwUoO3O7ML
A flood occurred in Dubai when a torrential downpour brought two years' worth of rainfall in just 24 hours and killed at least one person. https://t.co/JSRiYiVQxW
The United Arab Emirates was still grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill https://t.co/M5cI36aEK9
Dubai floods: Chaos, queues and submerged cars after UAE hit by record rains https://t.co/QToUDLYnli
#UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking #storm https://t.co/v4wllfYWbk
After nearly two years’ worth of rain flooded the Dubai region Tuesday, scientists said the downpour was a product of weather patterns that meteorological models predicted as much as a week earlier. https://t.co/qbmdEp1TM8
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm https://t.co/5RNrxBghM7 https://t.co/BOiskC3a2O
The desert nation of the #UnitedArabEmirates faced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas recording over 250mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, according to a statement from the state's media office Wednesday. #UAEflood https://t.co/LIrxz2CrOJ
Nearly six inches of rain — about a year and a half’s worth of average annual precipitation — fell in 24 hours in Dubai, but it wasn't because of cloud seeding https://t.co/LwV1ieE4ot via @opinion
Unprecedented rain unleashes chaos in Dubai as storm dumps year worth of rain in few hours. Is cloud seeding to be blamed? Watch for more! #Dubai #CloudSeeding #DubaiRains #Rainfall https://t.co/U9y5RCGfat
#Dubai grapples with record #rainfall, causing #chaos and #disruption: Top 10 things to know https://t.co/612bcurWfM
Devastating visuals of #DubaiFloods take over the internet! Water poured into people's homes, forcing them to bail out their houses and use rubber boats to rescue #TheBreakfastClub | @Sonal_MK @ToyaSingh | #Dubai | #Floods https://t.co/XbQPOapqF6
Record-breaking rainfall in Dubai this week has left the world puzzled By: @Srish__T https://t.co/hyxHYBgsVj #Dubai #DubaiFlooding https://t.co/KtvsE29guf
DUBAI GRINDS TO STANDSTILL AS CLOUD SEEDING WORSENS FLOODING (TST) Torrential rains across the United Arab Emirates prompted flight cancellations, forced schools to shut and brought traffic to a standstill. The heavy rains that caused widespread flooding across the desert… https://t.co/SnDTsVTGqE
Nearly six inches of rain — about a year and a half’s worth of average annual precipitation — fell in 24 hours in Dubai, but it wasn't because of cloud seeding https://t.co/ZoGaPj0czG via @opinion
BREAKING: Timelapse of massive storm in Dubai that caused a biblical flood. https://t.co/F20sMcTe7Z
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on Wednesday, a day after the heaviest rains on record. More: https://t.co/rjlFbgmNV0 https://t.co/1UZ4QXCteg
The dramatic footage from Dubai International Airport shows planes traveling through deep flood waters after the area received nearly 6 inches of rain in 24 hours. https://t.co/nj3aQO0Neu
A relentless deluge of rain battered the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week, killing at least 19 people in Oman and causing scores of delays and cancellations at Dubai’s airport. In Oman’s capital, flash flooding turned streets into raging rivers. https://t.co/Dn1tRpLspg https://t.co/rPYMeiLpC2
Dubai Airport Flooded As Heavy Rain, Storms Hit UAE, Oman - Daily Trust https://t.co/EutRyWCkl2 https://t.co/4NWWtsR6ep
A record amount of rainfall was said to have caused "absolute carnage" in Dubai on Tuesday - with schools closed, flights suspended and people working from home Read more 👇 https://t.co/WG5HQ8qkKb
Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, flooding portions of major highways and Dubai's international airport. https://t.co/IjRrky3oRz
The National Center of Meteorology, a government task force responsible for cloud seeding missions in the United Arab Emirates, says it had not carried out the weather modification technique in the run-up to the heavy storms that caused flooding in Dubai. https://t.co/r4Te1CjPS9
A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater https://t.co/mgWfxfpnzS
Nearly six inches of rain — about a year and a half’s worth of average annual precipitation — fell in 24 hours in Dubai, but it wasn't because of cloud seeding https://t.co/W0FsHWb4jr
UAE 'flew cloud-seeding flights which increase rainfall' just days before 18 months worth of rain led to 'apocalyptic' flooding https://t.co/JEXC9ZXTFS
Eerie scenes from the exceptional storm that hit Dubai on April 16, 2024. https://t.co/tzCRlP7rqL
Dubai was soaked in 25 cm of rain in just 24 hours. This is actually the amount of rain that it typically gets in nearly two years. The United Arab Emirates uses cloud seeding to create rainfall and help to combat its incredibly high temperatures. This is one of its side-effects https://t.co/bIb3pPmFFk
UAE rejects charge that Dubai floods related to cloud seeding operations https://t.co/BEuAad8Gn5
The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world's busiest airfield for international travel. https://t.co/u839S94cOF
Desperate families rush to flee Dubai amid flooding & torrential rain https://t.co/fcVvUuKOYb
Videos on social media showed collapsed roads and homes in the UAE, as well as vehicles completely submerged on Tuesday. One clip appeared to show planes taxiing across a flooded runway at Dubai International Airport https://t.co/04PJeaoBCZ
The United Arab Emirates was hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, while the desert city of Dubai recorded more than a year and a half's worth of rain in just a few hours https://t.co/rOM4HPddvn https://t.co/kbbHwoYhdm
Dubai was just slammed with an average year’s worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world’s busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. https://t.co/NWYLrEYqhB https://t.co/5e0fNscrTE
Record rainfall in UAE and Oman causes devastating floods, multiple deaths reported https://t.co/CYBU9hqEYL
Recent speculation on social media about the flooding seen in Dubai this week has been full of terrible takes. Here, we explain what happened, why it was extremely predictable, and why cloud seeding didn’t cause the flooding. https://t.co/3r8G0QaEy2 https://t.co/7kpGipyEm1
Flights into Dubai were diverted and cars were left stranded on flooded roads after record rainfall over the past day brought the city to a standstill. https://t.co/hA7BtM2CAp
What Caused the Storm That Brought Dubai To a Standstill? https://t.co/m5idDn8l2W
What caused unusual rainfall in desert city of #Dubai leading to floods? https://t.co/G6VjKeeoD9 https://t.co/pXPjV7anCo
Was Dubai's apocalyptic storm SELF-INFLICTED? Claims UAE 'flew cloud-seeding flights - which increase rainfall - the day before' 18 months' rain fell in 24 hours https://t.co/lNtSqyKLTC 🎥 Reuters / X / @Mustafaqch via IG / @barhommkay https://t.co/bIQyakvejl
Geoengineering Goes Mainstream As Dubai Cloud Seeding Program Blamed For Historic Flooding https://t.co/qIWJcwQgJA
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the storm in Dubai. This had nothing to do with cloud seeding. It was the storm with most rainfall since they started keeping track of the meteorological data. The equivalent of 5 months of rain in London fell in 24 hours. The 2nd…
While cloud seeding and climate change are easy scapegoats for Dubai's extreme rainfall, probably the effects of urbanization + artificial islands 🏝 affected the seabreeze much more = increased flood potential.
#DubaiFloods: Is #ArtificialRain behind #UAE's rare #torrential #weather? https://t.co/K7OK24PyTS
The UAE witnessed a record rainfall with 254mm falling in Al Ain city on Tuesday in less than 24 hours, the most since records began in 1949, according to its National Meteorology Centre. https://t.co/P0i1dctJjM https://t.co/OwSVILVQnX