'Flood' in Dubai's Desert Burj Khalifa Lightning
Record-breaking rainfall in Dubai
Half of the city's annual precipitation recorded Dubai experienced unprecedented rainfall, with water levels reaching half of the city's annual precipitation, causing flooding in various areas. This record-breaking precipitation amounted to '50mm'. If it's 50mm per hour, it's indeed torrential rain. However, the recorded 50mm fell over a span of 6 hours. The lightning striking Burj Khalifa seems to encapsulate the intensity of the local downpour.
Dubai's inadequate drainage system and artificial rainfall
Dubai Flood Dubai being located in a desert region with minimal rainfall, is prone to flooding even with a slight increase in precipitation due to its outdated drainage infrastructure.
The UAE has been experimenting with artificial rainfall since the late 1990s to escape the dry climate, and this day's rainfall is not unrelated to artificial rainfall efforts. Artificial rainfall involves inducing the formation of rain clouds using chemical substances, artificially prompting rain. However, recent severe climate changes have led to unexpected heavy rainfall events exceeding the intended targets.
