ALBAWABA The videos circulating on social media depict a significant event at Dubai Airport as a passenger plane navigates through flooded runways amidst heavy rains.
The United Arab Emirates experienced intense thunderstorms on Tuesday, resulting in record-breaking rainfall within a few hours. This unprecedented weather phenomenon led to the inundation of major highways and Dubai's international airport.
The rainfall has been described as historic, surpassing any previously documented occurrences since data collection began in 1949.
In the Video, a flydubai flight is captured maneuvering through the waterlogged runway, illustrating the extent of the flooding. Additional vehicles are also observed in the video, submerged in the water, further highlighting the severity of the situation.
In an unprecedented event, heavy thunderstorms have inundated the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly targeting Dubai.
The onslaught brought forth over a year and a half's worth of rain in just a few short hours, wreaking havoc across the city and severely impacting operations at Dubai International Airport.
By Wednesday morning, the severity of the situation became evident as Dubai International Airport acknowledged the substantial transportation limitations imposed by the floods. Flights were significantly disrupted, with aircraft personnel struggling to navigate the waterlogged airfield.
