Emirates Cancels 13 Flights as Heavy Rain Floods Dubai and Sharjah Roads
Key Points
- 1Emirates airline confirmed the cancellation of 13 flights in Dubai following the torrential rainstorm that hit the UAE.
- 2The severe weather caused widespread flooding, submerging major roads in Sharjah and disrupting daily ground operations.
- 3Authorities deployed water-pumping trucks to clear blocked arteries, advising residents to shelter in place due to hazardous conditions.
- 4Experts link the increasing frequency of these extreme weather events to climate change impacts across the Gulf region.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced significant operational disruption following its heaviest rainfall in months, leading to widespread flooding and air travel cancellations across major hubs. Dubai-based Emirates airline confirmed the cancellation of 13 flights as the storm system overwhelmed infrastructure. Authorities advised residents to remain indoors while deploying water-pumping trucks to clear submerged roads, particularly in Sharjah, where major arteries were rendered impassable.
The severe weather event evoked comparisons to the record-breaking floods of April 2024, which previously paralyzed air and ground operations throughout the region. Aviation experts and meteorologists increasingly attribute the growing frequency and intensity of these torrential storms to the impacts of climate change, suggesting that fossil fuel emissions are exacerbating extreme weather patterns across the Gulf region, posing ongoing challenges to aviation stability.
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