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          Rain

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          Flooding on Al Khail Road, Dubai, after heavy rainfall in April 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          'UAE floods can happen again': Experts predict 30% rise in rainfall in future

          UAENovember 11, 2024
          People wade in flood water on a street after heavy rain in Iraq's central holy shrine city of Najaf, last year. AFP

          Heavy rain in Iraq brings major cities to a standstill

          MENANovember 03, 2024
          Many roads in Sharjah were flooded as a result of unprecedented rainfall across the UAE in April. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Sharjah approves Dh400m drainage project to protect against floods

          UAEOctober 22, 2024
          Rain in Sharjah in March. Photo:Ahmed Ramzan for The National

          The UAE’s novel strategy for enhancing rainfall

          CommentOctober 18, 2024
          Heavy flooding in the town of Al Ashkhara in Oman on Tuesday. Photo: X

          Several people rescued as heavy rain lashes Oman

          GulfOctober 15, 2024
          Roads were completely submerged in Mumbai. Photo: Getty

          At least four people killed as torrential rain brings Mumbai to a halt

          AsiaSeptember 26, 2024
          Rescue teams help people to safety in the city of Vijayawada. Andhra Pradesh Police

          Heavy rain kills at least 27 people in India's southern states

          AsiaSeptember 02, 2024
          This satellite image from 2018 shows Cyclone Mekunu over the Yemeni island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea as it headed for the coast of Oman. AP

          UAE forecasts 'indirect impact' from tropical storm Asna

          UAEAugust 31, 2024
          Weather warnings are in place across much of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

          Rain and hail hit UAE as one dead in Oman flooding

          UAEAugust 06, 2024
          The UAE could be in for an overcast week ahead. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Heavy rain and hail fall as UAE affected by weather front

          UAEAugust 05, 2024
          UAE residents have lost entire families in devastating landslides that have killed more than 140 people in the Wayanad district. Photo: Shreyas Wayanad

          UAE residents mourn family and friends killed in Kerala landslide

          UAEJuly 31, 2024
          Rescuers help residents after landslides in Wayanad, in the southern state of Kerala, India. Reuters

          At least 98 killed and hundreds trapped after Kerala landslide

          AsiaJuly 30, 2024
          Rain is forecast to fall in eastern and southern areas of the UAE on Sunday and Monday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE weather: rain expected in eastern and southern areas on Sunday and Monday

          NewsJuly 21, 2024
          Tankers clear waterlogged roads in Dubai's Al Furjan area after the April floods. The drainage system aims to divert stormwater. Pawan Singh / The National

          Dubai's Dh30bn drainage plan will safeguard city's future, experts say

          UAEJune 26, 2024
          The recent rains in Dubai were a prime example of the importance of having comprehensive cove for your cars. Antonie Robertson / The National

          How to tackle rising car and property insurance premiums

          MoneyJune 05, 2024
          Flooding after last month's unprecedented storms reduced the Dubai Metro's capability. AFP

          Three Dubai Metro stations reopen after flood closures

          UAEMay 19, 2024