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UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

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DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday (Apr 18) with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, o

A general view of flood water caused by heavy rains, with the Burj Khalifa tower visible in the background, in Dubai , United Arab Emirates on Apr 17, 2024. In Dubai , operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.

The airport struggled to get food to stranded passengers with nearby roads blocked by flood waters, and because of overcrowding limited access to those who had confirmed bookings. The storm, which hit neighbouring Oman on Sunday, pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and causing hours-long gridlock as rainwater inundated homes. One person was reported dead in the UAE and 20 in Oman.

Climate experts say rising temperatures caused by human-led climate change are leading to more extreme weather events around the world, such as the storm that struck the UAE and Oman.

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