Severe thunderstorms struck the UAE, flooding Dubai with a year and a half's worth of rain in hours. Traffic chaos and airport disruptions ensued. Overcrowded terminals led to turned-away passengers. Metro services halted, schools closed, and homes flooded. While no official damage report is available, a tragic incident occurred in Ras al-Khaimah. Neighboring Oman faced casualties. Remote work continued as the region grapples with unaccustomed heavy rainfall, revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities.
