The incredible images of the historic storm that hit Dubai on Tuesday (16.4.24) went round the world.
Dubai was turned into a sea as boulevards were flooded and huge problems were caused at the luxury international airport, which is a hub for travelers between Asia and Europe.
According to the UAE’s National Meteorological Center, the country experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years from Monday night when the storm began until Tuesday night, while Dubai received more rain than it has received in a year in region.
“What happened yesterday was unprecedented, I’ve never experienced it before, I’ve been here for six years,” Christina Tsenkolari, who works as a flight attendant in Dubai, told Live News.
“Bad weather was predicted but not at this point. The rain was very heavy. Today it is as if nothing happened and we only see a little water”, he underlined.
The storms caused scenes of panic, with water pooling in subway stations and wide boulevards and residents fleeing their homes.
Dubai International Airport on Wednesday morning asked travelers to travel there “only if absolutely necessary”, while flights were canceled or diverted to other airports.
Super luxury cars became amphibious
Residents of Dubai saw incredible scenes unfold before their eyes, with rushing waters engulfing everything and luxury cars either staying in the middle of the road that became a river and others becoming… amphibious.
Watch the video
Dubai: Timelapse of the massive storm that caused a historic flood. pic.twitter.com/tackWMYJzO
— Pagan 🚩 (@paganhindu) April 17, 2024
Some likened Dubai to Gotham City
Dubai looking like Gotham city rn pic.twitter.com/VtEEyz0WrX
— Jordan F (@FT__Trading) April 16, 2024
A striking fact was that the cars stranded in the waters of the storm were mostly ultra-luxuries
A Porsche in Dubai yesterday after the heavy rain👏 pic.twitter.com/nPySiH0C6A
— Tansu Yegen (@TansuYegen) April 17, 2024
This is not what I expected in Dubai! My condolences to the Rolls Royce owner! 😵 pic.twitter.com/FrCikLn1Po
— Dadi Kristjansson (@dadikr) April 16, 2024
Some others took out the jet skis
REPORT: The current storm that is thrashing the United Arab Emirates is the largest rainfall event for the country in 75 years.
Some outlets are reporting that the country has received over 6 inches of rain, doubling their yearly average.
10 students in the neighboring country… pic.twitter.com/fvvOydkRvM
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 16, 2024
Lamborghinis became amphibious
Lambo / submarine 😂 😭 pic.twitter.com/NOpKOMBTft
— Crypto Bitlord (@crypto_bitlord7) April 16, 2024
And some other cars became… underwater
#Dubai yesterday 🫣#dubairain pic.twitter.com/F554AvrW80
— WorldNews (@FirstWorldNewss) April 17, 2024
Read on also:
Private island for sale in the Gulf of Corinth at a bargain price
Weather: Bad weather is coming with rain and storms – Which areas are at risk of flooding
Doping case in the National Team: Smoke without fire – What UEFA informed the EPO
Patras: New telephone scam with alleged refunds from Ephoria and the State – How the victims are approached
#storm #hit #Dubai #unprecedented #Greek #resident #unprecedented #VIDEO
