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The UAE (United Arab Emirates) witnessed record rainfall due to a severe thunderstorm on April 15, causing damage and halting air travel in Dubai.
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Meteorologists attribute the rare weather event to a storm system moving through the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf of Oman.
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Cloud seeding operations also contributed to the heavy rainfall, as reported by the Associated Press.
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The UAE government issued warnings prior to the downpour, advising residents to stay indoors.
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CNN reported that the intense rain in Dubai was part of a larger storm system affecting the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf of Oman.
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Bloomberg highlighted cloud seeding as a factor in the heavy rainfall.
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Experts suggest that rising global temperatures may have intensified the event, as warmer air holds more moisture.
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Climate change studies indicate a potential increase in rainfall in desert regions like Dubai.
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Associated Press confirmed 19 deaths, including that of an infant, by Wednesday morning.
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The impact of the severe thunderstorm underscored the vulnerability of desert cities like Dubai to such events.
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Here is a timelapse video capturing the magnitude of the heavy rain and flooding in Dubai for you to watch.
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Another video, which you are currently viewing, depicts the terrifying moments as people contend with heavy rain and winds in Dubai.