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The United Arab Emirates experienced heavy thunderstorms, recorded as the highest in the country.
The rainfall however affected major highways and caused disruptions at Dubai’s international airport.
Authorities and communities across the UAE were clearing debris on Wednesday after the torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to homes and businesses.
Dubai International Airport said it was facing significant disruptions after the heavy rains delayed or diverted flights and had impacted flight crews.
“We are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible in very challenging conditions,” the airport wrote on X.
Emirates said passengers who were already in transit would continue to be processed but warned that delays to departures and arrivals should be expected. The Dubai airport website showed hours-long delays for some arrival and departure flights.
Local media reported that an elderly Emirati man in his 70s died on Tuesday morning when his vehicle was caught in flash floods in the Ras Al Khaimah emirate, in the country’s north.
The Times of Oman reported that more rain was expected on Wednesday. In Dubai, the skies were clear but in some areas the roads were quiet after the government ordered its employees and all schools to work remotely for a second consecutive day.
