A severe storm and heavy rainfall in Dubai led to flooding in various parts of the city, including airports, malls, and residential areas.
The recent heavy rainfall in Dubai resulted in widespread flooding, captured in viral social media videos.
Videos showed an airplane being moved by the powerful floodwaters, leading to numerous flight cancellations and stranded passengers in the UAE.
Reports indicated that many individuals were stuck at the airport for extended periods without access to food or the ability to leave.
Angela Nwosu, a media personality based in Dubai, posted a video showing the impact of the heavy rain on her kitchen. She described dealing with water-related issues throughout the day.
See video below;
Downpour: Flood sacks residents in Dubai, UAE
📹: X/jamiebsmith / @angelanwosu
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) April 16, 2024
See reactions below;
Rankingtv asked: “Na the same Dubai wey dey talk say e better pass Nigeria bdis or another Dubai de?”
Paulozma queried: “So upon all the money wey dem get dem no fit get better flood control system?”
Jerry Doubles stated: “This is just messy on all fronts… Dry Dubai is now flooded”
Maya Banks said: “This is some crazy flood. Cars submerged”
Omo Kogi noted: “Almost everywhere in the middle east is flooded… Some with casualties. Be safe japarians 🙏❤️”
