On Tuesday, heavy rains pummeled the United Arab Emirates, resulting in the flooding of sections of major highways and prompting the abandonment of vehicles on roadways throughout Dubai.
Meanwhile, in neighboring Oman, the death toll from severe flooding climbed to 18, with several individuals still unaccounted for as the country braced for the ongoing storm.
The rainfall commenced overnight, leading to extensive pooling of water on streets, while strong winds caused disruptions to flights at Dubai International Airport.
Against the backdrop of flooded streets, police, and emergency responders navigated cautiously through the submerged thoroughfares, their emergency lights casting intermittent flashes across the dim morning. Lighting streaked across the sky, occasionally illuminating the pinnacle of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
In response to the adverse weather conditions, schools across the United Arab Emirates are closed in anticipation of the storm.
Government employees predominantly opted to work from home where possible. While many chose to remain at home, some ventured out, albeit cautiously, only to find themselves unfortunate victims of their vehicles stalling in unexpected deep waters that flooded certain roads.
