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As it happened: UAE's largest single day of rainfall in 75 years

Extreme weather caused widespread flooding, travel disruption and extensive damage to properties

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  • UAE experienced largest single day of rainfall in 75 years
  • Volume of rain was highest since official records began in 1949
  • 254mm of rain fell in Al Ain - equivalent of two years' average rainfall
  • Many flights at DXB were cancelled, delayed or diverted
  • Severe traffic disruption as flooding affected many roads
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Inbound flights resume at Dubai Airport's Terminal 1

Inbound flights resume at Dubai Airport's Terminal 1

Dubai flood wrecks family's home

Dubai flood wrecks family's home

UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years

UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years

Dubai airport floods after heavy rain in the UAE

Dubai airport floods after heavy rain in the UAE

Second wave of violent storms hits Dubai

Second wave of violent storms hits Dubai

Road in Al Ain collapses as rain and hail lash UAE

Road in Al Ain collapses as rain and hail lash UAE

Heavy rain floods parts of Dubai Marina and JBR

Heavy rain floods parts of Dubai Marina and JBR

UAE lashed by heavy rain, thunder and lightning

UAE lashed by heavy rain, thunder and lightning

Aftermath of Tuesday's storms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed road leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National

Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed road leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National

Heavy rain hits Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Workers cut down a tree that was uprooted by the storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Workers cut down a tree that was uprooted by the storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Updated: April 20, 2024, 6:35 AM