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Eerie dystopian footage shows Dubai underwater as two years' worth of rain hits holiday destination

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Updated 12:09 17 Apr 2024 GMT+1Published 12:00 17 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Eerie dystopian footage shows Dubai underwater as two years' worth of rain hits holiday destination

It's an absolute nightmare for those hoping for a dry holiday

Jess Battison

Jess Battison

Most of us can be confident we won't need to bring our umbrellas if we're planning a trip to Dubai. After all, the desert city only sees an average of 94.7mm (3.7 inches) of rain each year.

Which is why it was strange to see Dubai 'underwater' after the influencer hotspot received two year's worth of rain in 24 hours.

Take a look at the eerie scenes below:

Yep, it's not the usual vibe for the picture perfect holiday destination, is it?

Flights were recently diverted (and some cancelled) from Dubai International Airport as homes, metro stations and many roads were flooded.

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Snaps on social media even show people having to wade through water after getting off trains.

The airport wrote on X in the early hours of this morning (17 April): “We are currently experiencing significant disruption due to the weather and are continuously working with our emergency response teams and service partners to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

The UAE has been hit by heavy rain. (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The UAE has been hit by heavy rain. (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)

“Flooding and road blockages have left limited transport options for arriving and departing guests.

"Flights are delayed/diverted and impacted by displaced crew. Recovery will take some time.

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"We thank you for your patience and understanding while we work through these challenges.”

And a recent post advises people ‘NOT to come to the airport’ - an absolute nightmare for holidaygoers.

Videos online show jumbo jets battling against the crazy conditions as water floods onto the runway. Other photos show men pushing cars through knee-high puddles of water as many are left stranded – with a Rolls Royce looking sad in a flowing river.

Airplanes are battling rain. (X/TheKamalGK)
Airplanes are battling rain. (X/TheKamalGK)

A user on X shared various clips of the ‘strange weather’ as the airport practically looks like a lake.

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And many of the high-rise buildings look like something from a dystopian movie as lightning flashes around them, and litter circles around in the wind with the daytime sky completely grey and dark

Shopping malls seem to have their own rivers flowing through them as people say Dubai is ‘underwater’.

According to ABC News, over half a foot - 6.12 inches - of rain fell between 10pm Monday (April 15) and 10pm Tuesday (April 16), almost what the city normally receives in two years.

What's even more unusual is Dubai usually receives 92 percent of its rain between November and March, and only 0.13 inches in April.

The culprit behind the event is likely to be - you guessed it - human-caused climate change, which according to a 2023 government report will send more extreme rain, heatwaves and wildfires our way.

Featured Image Credit: X/TheKamalGK

Topics: Travel, Weather, World News

Jess Battison
Jess Battison

Jess is a Senior Journalist with a love of all things pop culture. Her main interests include asking everyone in the office what they're having for tea, waiting for a new series of The Traitors and losing her voice at a Beyoncé concert. She graduated with a first in Journalism from City, University of London in 2021.

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