Dubai Airport in Chaos: Floods Disrupt Flights and Leave Passengers Stranded
- Scientists are warning that climate change is making extreme weather events like storms, droughts, floods, and wildfires more common and severe around the world.
- This is a serious concern for hot regions like Dubai, which recently hosted the UN’s climate talks (COP28). Climate change is making life even harder in places that are already very hot.
Dubai Airport in Chaos: Floods Disrupt Flights and Leave Passengers Stranded –
Heavy rain pummeled Dubai for two days straight, starting late Monday and continuing through Tuesday. The relentless downpour dumped over 142 millimeters (5.59 inches) of rain on the city in just 24 hours. This deluge easily surpassed Dubai’s average yearly rainfall, causing widespread flooding and major disruptions. At Dubai International Airport, a major hub for international travel, this amount of rain is more than what they typically see in an entire year. The sudden influx of water overwhelmed the city’s infrastructure, leading to scenes of submerged streets and stranded vehicles.
Dubai Airport in Chaos: Floods Disrupt Flights and Leave Passengers Stranded
- Flooding at Dubai Airport was severe, with water reaching taxiways and disrupting landings.
- Arriving flights were halted on Tuesday night.
- Passengers faced difficulty reaching terminals due to flooded roads around the airport.
- The situation at the airport caused major disruptions, with people stranded and forced to sleep at the airport or metro station.