Dubai's wettest day in history: 1.5 years of rain in 24 hours. What's behind UAE's record rainfall?
What is causing the rains?
Dubai is grappling with severe flooding, as the amount of rain received in a single day equals what typically falls over the span of 1.5 years, according to climate scientist Colin McCarthy. Approximately 5 inches (127 mm) of rainfall inundated the area within a 24-hour period, he said. The climate scientist the heavy rains in the region to multiple rounds of intense thunderstorms forming off the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. Climatologist Friederike Ott said the extreme rainfall in UAE and other regions was likely that global warming played a part.
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«It is highly likely that the deadly and destructive rain in Oman and Dubai was made heavier by human-caused climate change,» said Otto told AFP.
Remarkably, the highest rainfall was registered in the «Khatm Al Shakla» locality in Al Ain, reaching an astonishing 254 mm in less than 24 hours. This substantial downpour represents a significant event in the UAE's meteorological history, contributing to an elevation in the country's annual rainfall average and bolstering its groundwater reservoirs.
In response to the adverse weather conditions, the Ajman Department of Human Resources has declared the continuation of remote work for government employees on Wednesday, April 17, acknowledging the ongoing inclement weather.
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