Dubai Flood: While you’ve likely witnessed heavy rainfall in many parts of our country, India, you may not have heard about the rain in the desert land of the United Arab Emirates, specifically Dubai. However, let me inform you that on Saturday (November 18), there was heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder and lightning, in some parts of the United Arab Emirates, disrupting normal life.
Due to this heavy rainfall and crazy thunderstorm Hits UAE, especially in the city of Dubai, there have been issues of waterlogging on the roads, causing extensive flooding. As a result, residents are facing difficulties, and various problems have arisen.
The most significant issue for people due to waterlogged roads is transportation. Local authorities in affected areas of Dubai have issued warnings, advising people to avoid going to the seaside and forested areas to prevent any future problems if there is heavy rain. Additionally, the administration has suggested staying at home to avoid any issues.
The Dubai administration has also advised drivers in the city to be more cautious as the roads are submerged in water. Apart from this, people have been informed through various communication channels that, due to the deteriorating weather conditions, they should avoid going to the beach and stay at home to avoid any problems in the coming days.
Dubai administration has given this advice for Dubai flood
In light of the situation, Dubai Police have issued warnings at 6 a.m. on Saturday, urging people to be cautious. Police have cautioned the public to stay away from the seaside and forested areas due to the possibility of rain and to prevent any problems.
Apart from this, drivers in the city of Dubai are also urged to be more cautious as the roads are filled with water. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that due to the bad weather conditions caused by the storm and rainfall, the National Center of Meteorology in the United Arab Emirates has issued yellow and orange alerts across the country.
Social media is buzzing with discussions about this Dubai deluge. Many people are sharing their experiences, and there is widespread conversation on social media platforms about the unusual weather conditions. Below are some reactions from people regarding the situation.
One User Share a video On X Adding The Caption “Major flood on the streets due to heavy rains in the Dubai, UAE”
Major flood on the streets due to heavy rains in the Dubai, UAE pic.twitter.com/12N3vo3QYD
— RawNews1st (@Raw_News1st) November 17, 2023
Another User Share His Dubai Flood Experience on X
Dubai right now.
Never experienced so much rain here. pic.twitter.com/a2Ub19PW0W— Kamran Muzaffer (@krick3r) January 11, 2020
Another X User Questioned the governance of Dubai
But why should there be flood in Dubai? Poor governance??? pic.twitter.com/Dxn7VrRJWP
— Taiwo_Ajakaye (@dmightyangel) January 12, 2020
