Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai. Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighboring Oman rose to 18 with others still missing as the sultanate prepared for the storm.
The rains began overnight, leaving massive ponds on streets as whipping winds disrupted flights at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel and the home of the long-haul carrier Emirates.
Police and emergency personnel drove slowly through the flooded streets, their emergency lights flashing across the darkened morning. Lightning flashed across the sky, occasionally touching the tip of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
Schools across the UAE, a federation of seven sheikhdoms, largely shut ahead of the storm and government employees were largely working remotely if able. Many workers stayed home as well, though some ventured out, with the unfortunate stalling out their vehicles in deeper-than-expected water covering some roads.
Related articles
China's software industry logs steady growth in Q1
BEIJING, May 3 (Xinhua) -- China's software and information technology service industry logged stron2024-05-07Orpheus Pledger: Home and Away star is arrested after sparking a three
Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has been arrested following a three-day manhunt.Victoria P2024-05-07Putin announces plans to visit China in May
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, in what could become2024-05-07- HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Rajat Patidar smacked 50 runs off 20 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ov2024-05-07
Sports betting roundup: Betting the under works in hockey Game 7s while basketball goes over
With the NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing, betting the under in hockey paid off this weekend at Be2024-05-07Camila Cabello flashes her taut tummy and hot pink underwear while out in LA
Camila Cabello was spotted out and about in Los Angeles on Wednesday.The 27-year-old pop star — who2024-05-07
atest comment