Record rainfall lashes UAE: Heavy floods causes chaos and damage

Floods have swept through the UAE after it marked the heaviest recorded rainfall in 75 years. In Dubai, some residents had to use a rubber boat to move around the flooded streets. An elderly Emirati man lost his life on Tuesday morning when his vehicle was swept away by flash floods in Ras Al Khaimah. This torrential downpour also led to severe disruptions at Dubai International Airport, delaying or diverting flights to alternative airports. According to the National Meteorology Centre, a staggering 254 mm of rain pounded Al Ain within a mere 24 hours on Tuesday. In neighbouring Oman floods claimed the lives of at least 19 people, including school children, after three consecutive days of heavy rain.