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Vehicles are stranded on a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
The United Arab Emirates, usually known for its hot and sunny weather, reportedly saw over 100 mm of rain in a 24-hour period in some places, marking a 75-year record since records began in 1949.
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A cyclists rides on a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
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Pedestrian cross a flooded street in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
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A pedestrian crosses a flooded street in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
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Vehicles are stranded on a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)