In a typical year, Dubai sees an average of 3.73 inches of rain, reports the Associated Press.On Tuesday, a torrential downpour brought 5.59 inches of rainfall and brought the city to a standstill.

Dubai received 5.59 inches of rainfall on Tuesday—almost two inches more than what it usually receives in a year—and other parts of the UAE received upwards of 10 inches of rain.

Dubai floods after heaviest rainfall in 75 years : ... Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years. April 18, 2024 10:25 AM ET. Aya Batrawy Enlarge this image.

Storms and heavy rain have caused flooding in some Gulf states, leading to the Tuesday closure of Dubai's airport — one of the busiest in the world. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7 ...

Vehicles hardly moved on flooded streets because of heavy rain in Dubai on April 16. Stringer/Anadolu/Getty Images Updated 2024-12-06T04:37:30Z ...

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared striking photos of Dubai skyline smudged in rain clouds on his return to the Emirate after a delightful trip with family and ...

The United Arab Emirates experienced torrential rainfall and flash floods, beginning late Monday. Videos appear to show planes taxiing down flooded runways at Dubai International Airport. Some blamed ...

The inclement weather affected a number of outdoor events in the UAE The popular Global Village outdoor attraction in Dubai has announced that it will not open today, Janurary 26, due to rains. A ...

An average year sees just 3.73 inches of rain fall at Dubai International Airport, a hub for the long-haul carrier Emirates. At the airport, standing water lapped on taxiways as aircraft landed.

FILE - An abandoned vehicle stands in floodwater caused by heavy rain with the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, seen on the background, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on April 18, 2024 ...

Two men use an inflatable bed to float above the water as downpour causes heavy flooding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 17, 2024. The city recorded more than a year's worth of rain ...

Dubai: The popular Global Village outdoor attraction in Dubai has announced that it will not open today, Janurary 7, due to “current adverse weather conditions”. Global Village normally opens ...