• 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

Aftermath of Tuesday's storms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

  • Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed Road in April 16, 2024, leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed Road in April 16, 2024, leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Delays took place as work continued to clear roads of excess water. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Delays took place as work continued to clear roads of excess water. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Many drivers had no choice but to abandon their waterlogged vehicles and take their chances on foot due to the record rainfall. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Many drivers had no choice but to abandon their waterlogged vehicles and take their chances on foot due to the record rainfall. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The UAE was hit by unprecedented flooding on April 16, 2024, than it would expect to receive in more than a year, official figures revealed. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The UAE was hit by unprecedented flooding on April 16, 2024, than it would expect to receive in more than a year, official figures revealed. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Standing water is removed in Dubai after a major storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Standing water is removed in Dubai after a major storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Many cars were abandoned in Dubai due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Many cars were abandoned in Dubai due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • There was significant damage in parts of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    There was significant damage in parts of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The aftermath of heavy flooding in Dubai, with debris and abandoned cars on the street. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The aftermath of heavy flooding in Dubai, with debris and abandoned cars on the street. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Some roads remained waterlogged in parts of Dubai after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Some roads remained waterlogged in parts of Dubai after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Children play with their bicycles along a waterlogged street in Dubai's Al Furjan district. Pawan Singh / The National
    Children play with their bicycles along a waterlogged street in Dubai's Al Furjan district. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Workers cut a tree uprooted by heavy rains on Tuesday in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Workers cut a tree uprooted by heavy rains on Tuesday in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Water is drained from a flooded road in Al Furjan after the storm. Pawan Singh / The National
    Water is drained from a flooded road in Al Furjan after the storm. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A flooded street in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, after the rain. Victor Besa / The National
    A flooded street in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, after the rain. Victor Besa / The National
  • Heavy rain in Dubai made parts of Sheikh Zayed Road impassable. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Heavy rain in Dubai made parts of Sheikh Zayed Road impassable. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • The storm left cars marooned on flooded streets. Antonie Robertson/ The National
    The storm left cars marooned on flooded streets. Antonie Robertson/ The National
  • Many areas became impassable due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Many areas became impassable due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Drivers abandoned their cars at the side of roads amid high floodwaters. Antonie Robertson/ The National
    Drivers abandoned their cars at the side of roads amid high floodwaters. Antonie Robertson/ The National
  • People attempt to navigate the floodwaters in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    People attempt to navigate the floodwaters in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • A flooded section of road near Sheikh Zayed motorway after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A flooded section of road near Sheikh Zayed motorway after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People in Dubai walk from their cars after high floodwaters made the road impassable. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People in Dubai walk from their cars after high floodwaters made the road impassable. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A partially submerged car following the heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
    A partially submerged car following the heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Recovery work gets under way after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Recovery work gets under way after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Large puddles and areas of water in Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Large puddles and areas of water in Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Work begins after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Work begins after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Recovery work gets under way in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Recovery work gets under way in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Some minor damage in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Some minor damage in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • A man washes away debris after the rain in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A man washes away debris after the rain in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Work gets under way after heavy rain hit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Work gets under way after heavy rain hit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Passengers check flight information on screens at the Dubai International Airport. AFP
    Passengers check flight information on screens at the Dubai International Airport. AFP
  • A worker cuts through a downed tree with a chainsaw after a major storm in Dubai. AP
    A worker cuts through a downed tree with a chainsaw after a major storm in Dubai. AP
  • A car drives through floodwaters in Dubai. AP
    A car drives through floodwaters in Dubai. AP

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
  • A vehicle submerged on a waterlogged road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A vehicle submerged on a waterlogged road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A fence is blown over during the storm in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A fence is blown over during the storm in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Vehicles splash through the Dubai – Abu Dhabi motorway during the heavy rain in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
    Vehicles splash through the Dubai – Abu Dhabi motorway during the heavy rain in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A vehicle drives through a flooded road on a wet day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A vehicle drives through a flooded road on a wet day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Two men navigate Dubai's flooded roads on a raft made from gas cylinders. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Two men navigate Dubai's flooded roads on a raft made from gas cylinders. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Trying to keep flooding out of a business in Al Quoz, Dubai. According to some measurements, 158mm of rain fell in 24 hours. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Trying to keep flooding out of a business in Al Quoz, Dubai. According to some measurements, 158mm of rain fell in 24 hours. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • One pedestrian is still smiling despite the flooding, in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    One pedestrian is still smiling despite the flooding, in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Waves form in Dubai floodwaters. Nic Ridley/ The National
    Waves form in Dubai floodwaters. Nic Ridley/ The National
  • Dark clouds over Aldar headquarters in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi. Evelyn Lau / The National
    Dark clouds over Aldar headquarters in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi. Evelyn Lau / The National
  • Wrapped up for the elements in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Wrapped up for the elements in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • More storms are forecast for Dubai, with dark skies overhead. Nic Ridley/ The National
    More storms are forecast for Dubai, with dark skies overhead. Nic Ridley/ The National
  • A young boy goes for a walk on a rainy day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A young boy goes for a walk on a rainy day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Heavy rain fell for several hours in Dubai on Tuesday morning, in what forecasters said was the first wave of stormy weather. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Heavy rain fell for several hours in Dubai on Tuesday morning, in what forecasters said was the first wave of stormy weather. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Lightning strikes in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Roy Cooper/ The National
    Lightning strikes in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Roy Cooper/ The National
  • There were large puddles in Dubai after heavy rain overnight. Antonie Robertson/The National
    There were large puddles in Dubai after heavy rain overnight. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • A cyclist travels amid clean-up efforts in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    A cyclist travels amid clean-up efforts in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • A motorist's car is stranded on a flooded Dubai road, following torrential rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A motorist's car is stranded on a flooded Dubai road, following torrential rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Clean-up efforts are under way in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Clean-up efforts are under way in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Dark clouds linger over Dubai with more adverse weather forecast. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Dark clouds linger over Dubai with more adverse weather forecast. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Dark skies over Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Zoya Thomas/ The National
    Dark skies over Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Zoya Thomas/ The National
  • Forecasters warned of 'hazardous weather events' until Wednesday evening. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Forecasters warned of 'hazardous weather events' until Wednesday evening. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Workers clear standing water in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Workers clear standing water in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Drivers faced a difficult commute after heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Drivers faced a difficult commute after heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Clean-up efforts began in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Clean-up efforts began in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National

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Crops that could be introduced to the UAE

1: Quinoa 

2. Bathua 

3. Amaranth 

4. Pearl and finger millet 

5. Sorghum

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Middleweight:
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Welterweight:
Khamzat Chimaev (SWE) bt Mzwandile Hlongwa (RSA)

Lightweight:
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Director: Monika Mitchell

Starring: Alyssa Milano, Sam Page, Colleen Wheeler

Rating: 3/5

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League, Group B
Barcelona v Inter Milan
Camp Nou, Barcelona
Wednesday, 11pm (UAE)

Updated: August 08, 2024, 9:24 AM