Severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates has been captured in before-and-after satellite photos shared by the NASA Earth Observatory.A year's worth of rain descended on parts of the UAE in just a few days last week, causing severe flash flooding and disruption to transportation and roads.Heavy rain in neighboring Oman triggered flash flooding that left more than a dozen people dead, authorities said, including 10 children who were swept away in a vehicle.
Dubai City alone saw about a year's worth of rain in just 24 hours on April 15, more than 5 inches. Dubai airport saw over 4 inches of rain fall on April 16, the NASA Earth Observatory reported. Flights were temporarily stopped during the severe weather, causing widespread disruption.Eastern parts of the UAE saw 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. Such amounts are extremely rare in the Emirates, which generally only receive about 5.5. to 8 inches of rain in a year.
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