Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in UAE, flooding roads and Dubai airport

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in UAE, flooding roads and Dubai airport

An SUV drives through floodwater covering a road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Picture: AP Photo/Jon Gambrell

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024 - 09:07
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The United Arab Emirates is attempting to dry out after the heaviest rain ever recorded in the desert nation.

The deluge flooded Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights through the world’s busiest hub for international travel.

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