Flooded roads in Dubai after Tuesday's rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
Flooded roads in Dubai after Tuesday's rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
Flooded roads in Dubai after Tuesday's rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
Flooded roads in Dubai after Tuesday's rain. Antonie Robertson / The National

Cloud seeding did not take place during torrential rain, UAE weather centre says


John Dennehy
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UAE weather live: Emirates hit by severe storms

The UAE’s weather bureau has said no cloud seeding missions took place during Tuesday’s torrential rain.

A representative for the National Centre of Meteorology confirmed to The National on Wednesday that its seeding planes had not approached the storm that saw waves of heavy rain inundating areas of the country.

Many people took to social media to speculate that the country’s cloud seeding programme – a process that attempts to coax more rain from a cloud – was responsible for the deluge.

“The NCM didn't conduct any seeding operations during this event,” it said in a statement.

We take the safety of our people, pilots and aircraft very seriously
The National Centre of Meteorology

“One of the basic principles of cloud seeding is that you have to target clouds in its early stage before it rains. If you have a severe thunderstorm situation then it is too late to conduct any seeding operation.

“We take the safety of our people, pilots and aircraft very seriously. NCM doesn't conduct cloud seeding operations during extreme weather events.”

Some reports on Tuesday attributed comments to an NCM forecaster stating seeding had taken place.

However, the bureau said planes had been in the air in the days running up to the storm but they had only “taken samples” and had not been seeding clouds.

The NCM oversees the seeding programme and has previously stated several times that it is too dangerous to use seeding planes during severe weather.

It has also previously stated that, during bouts of unsettled weather when seeding does take place, the process would not create thunderstorms.

“Some say we are responsible for storms. We are not responsible for this,” an NCM forecaster previously told The National.

“Aircraft do not go inside storm clouds if they are strong or dangerous,” the forecaster said. “All we do is try to strengthen some clouds.”

  • 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

The NCM, meanwhile, had warned from the weekend of unstable conditions that were expected to persist until Wednesday. It had predicted the worst of the weather to hit on Monday and Tuesday.

A forecaster told The National on Wednesday that ferocious rains that hit the country were caused by a warm and humid air mass from the Arabian Sea that met a cold air mass from the north-west.

“This makes for instability,” the forecaster said. “And this caused towering convective clouds over the UAE starting in the west and moving gradually to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and then north.”

The rains came in waves over the country, hitting a torrential peak on Tuesday that brought chaos to parts of the UAE, flooding homes, submerging cars, stranding residents and delaying flights.

The country has been lashed by more rain since Sunday than it would expect to receive over several decades, official figures reveal.

The last of the rain only finished on Wednesday but the system is now moving east.

“The country is set to experience more stable weather from tonight,” the forecaster said.

“It was a very strong episode. I had not seen this type of occurrence in a long time.”

The UAE’s cloud-seeding programme started in the 1990s and is based in Al Ain.

When experts see a cloud that is suitable, a small plane is dispatched from Al Ain to “seed” the cloud, typically with salt flares that naturally attract water.

The aim is to enhance rain, not to create it. It is hard to quantify exactly how much rain falls as a result of the process.

The NCM, which overseas the operation, has said more research is needed to determine its true impact.

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

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  • Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
  • Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
  • Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
  • For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
  • Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
  • Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
  • Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
  • Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
  • Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
  • Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.

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Canadians living in the UAE can register to vote online and be added to the International Register of Electors.

They'll then be sent a special ballot voting kit by mail either to their address, the Consulate General of Canada to the UAE in Dubai or The Embassy of Canada in Abu Dhabi

Registered voters mark the ballot with their choice and must send it back by 6pm Eastern time on October 21 (2am next Friday) 

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Role Models: Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk

Dream City: San Francisco

Hometown: Dubai

City of birth: Thiruvilla, Kerala

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