Dubai records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Dubai is known for its dry climate and extreme temperatures. But now Dubai has been disrupted since torrential rains lashed it on Tuesday. A sudden downpour caused massive flooding throughout Dubai.
Sudden heavy rains have not only slowed the pace of the bustling city but have also raised concerns about the increasing impact of climate change on extreme weather events in the region.
Average annual rainfall in the United Arab Emirates is less than 200 mm. There is a major water crisis in the UAE after temperatures soared to 50 degrees Celsius in summer.
The country is dependent on groundwater resources, where water availability is extremely low. To address the critical problem of water crisis, the UAE has taken steps in a new direction to solve it. One of these methods is to create artificial rain through cloud seeding. Daily life has been affected by the heavy rainfall in Dubai.
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