Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
The UAE witnessed a record-breaking rainfall in a 24 hour period, surpassing Emirati meteorological data since records began in 1949. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the highest rainfall was recorded in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain , reaching 254.8 mm (10.03 in) in less than 24 hours. [ 8 ]
The UAE witnessed record-breaking rainfall in a 24-hour period, surpassing Emirati meteorological data since records began in 1949. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the highest rainfall was recorded in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain, reaching 254.8 mm (10.03 in) in less than 24 hours. [20]
In 2022, heavy rains caused floods in the United Arab Emirates, lasting from 26 to 29 July 2022. [1] Cities of the northern Emirates, mainly Kalba and Fujairah, and different areas of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, were affected by the heavy rains.
The center is tasked with weather forecasting, issuing early warnings, and collaborating with other international meteorology institutions to employ the latest technologies. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] In addition to its meteorological services, the center is responsible for cloud seeding [ 6 ] to increase the rate of precipitation in United Arab Emirates .
4 April - Five people are killed in a fire at a residential building in Sharjah. [6]16 April - Heavy rains cause floods in multiple areas in the United Arab Emirates. [7] The National Center for Meteorology records the country's heaviest rainfall in 75 years. [8]
Gulf News (India, Dubai) GCC Business News (Dubai) Khaleej Times (India, Dubai) 7days ; 247 City News (Dubai) Dubai Standard (Dubai) Emirates Business 24/7 (Dubai) The Arabian Post (Dubai) Emirati Times; Latin&gulf; Khaleej Mag; Gulf Today (Sharjah) The National (Abu Dhabi) The Brew News; Sport360 (Dubai) Dubai.News (Dubai) XPRESS (Dubai ...
The Socotra Airport recorded 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain, with wind speeds reaching 25 kn (45 km/h; 30 mph) and gusts exceeding 25 kn (45 km/h; 30 mph). [28] There was damage as a result of rain and wind, related to the blocking of roads and the bulldozing of farms, and the destruction of parts of some homes. [29]
The average rainfall is 8 mm (0.31 in) with rain generally falling on just two days of the month. The average sea temperature in April is 24 °C (75 °F). [ 25 ] On April 16, 2024, major flooding occurred in Dubai as over 6.5 inches (2 years average rainfall) fell on the city in just 1 day.