thejapantimes,
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Flights into Dubai were diverted and cars were left stranded on flooded roads after record rainfall over the past day brought the city to a standstill. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/world/society/dubai-record-rain-flooding/

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@thejapantimes The heavy rains across the desert nation stemmed partly from cloud seeding, according to Ahmed Habib, a specialist meteorologist. The UAE started cloud seeding operations in 2002 to address water security issues, but the lack of drainage in many areas can trigger flooding.

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