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Torrential rainfall has crippled the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding across the nation. According to the UAE government, it is the heaviest downpour in 75 years.
One person has lost his life due to this heavy downpour. As per police records, a 70-year-old man died in Ras Al-Khaimah after powerful floodwaters swept away his car.
Moreover, the heavy rainfall has inundated cities and disrupted major transportation networks. Access to basic infrastructure facilities like metro stations and shopping centers has also been hampered.
A deluge of problems
Major UAE cities have been plagued with flash floods that are inundating streets, highways, and other transport networks. UAE’s most populous city, Dubai, received over 142 mm (5.59 inches) of rain in just 24 hours. Notably, this …
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