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    Record-Breaking: UAE receives its highest rainfall in 75 years

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    With thunder, lightning and heavy downpour in full-swing, health and safety hazards have been issued to stay safe.
    Since 1949, the UAE has seen the largest amount of rainfall in the past 75 years making it an exceptional event in the UAE’s climate history since the start of recording climate data.
    Per Emirates News Agency,The National Centre of Meteorology confirmed that the record rainfall that fell on the country during the past 24 hours until 9 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, is an exceptional event in the UAE’s climate history since the start of recording climate data, and it is expected that the coming hours will witness the recording of larger amounts of rainfall.
    The weather department recorded the highest rainfall in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hrs. The National Centre of Meteorology said that the Shuwaib station had recorded 287.6 mm on March 9, 2016.
    Scroll through the gallery of highlights from the rain on April 16, 2024.

    Remote working extension
    Overall, Dubai has extended the remote working period for government employees as well as private school students amid escalating unstable weather conditions in the country.
    Due to the current floods, Private sector institutions have also been encouraged to implement the remote work system tomorrow and take necessary measures to ensure safety for all.
    As safety of its citizens and citizens of utmost priority by the government, everyone has been urged to stay at home to avoid any further hazards.
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      UAE weather: Rain, thunder and lightening footage shared by residents across Dubai

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      It’s that time of the year with a heavy downpours and a thunderstorm in Dubai.
      At 4:45am, heavy showers were reported in many parts of Dubai including Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Al Barsha, Nad Al Sheba, Silicon Oasis, Business Bay, Jumierah Village and nearby areas across the emirate,
      Per the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology, more rain and cloudy weather is expected during the day, across the UAE, according to a yellow and orange weather alert.

      Dubai Police also issued a safety alert for residents which read “[Dubai] is experiencing adverse weather conditions. Stay clear of beaches and areas prone to flash floods. Drive with care and heed the advice of the authorities.”
      With that in mind we scoured the Internet for the best tweets and videos. Here’s the top images and videos of the rain in Dubai.

      Heavy rain in Dubai ️ pic.twitter.com/CUKJq9o4ZL
      — Omar (@Omar_Mheiri) November 17, 2023

      Heavy rain Dubai location Union dare 17 Nov 2023 #heavyrains pic.twitter.com/4b9DRkikLt
      — Tripurari Chaudhary (@TipsChaudhary) November 17, 2023

      ️ Heavy rains, thunderstorms hit UAE; public safety alert issuedMotorists are advised to drive carefully and follow instructions provided by authorities#RainAlert #AbuDhabi #UAE #Dubai #WeatherForecast #weathereport #WeatherNews #RainyDays #Rain #PakistanZindabad #Pakistani pic.twitter.com/bVed9UuO0B
      — Zeeshan Zakir (@ItsShanijanjua) November 17, 2023

      #DubaiRain #دبي pic.twitter.com/T2lNGZ8v8H
      — Irram Athar Hayat (@HayatIrram) November 17, 2023

      Raining In Dubai. #rain #dubai #raining #dubaiRain pic.twitter.com/FXQLVHmAuq
      — Waqar Hussain Anjum (@waqarHanjum) November 17, 2023

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