Heavy rain has battered parts of the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, causing flash flooding in some areas.

Footage shows the city being lashed by the fierce storm, leaving cars stranded in submerged roads.

Wait a moment, is this Dubai or Juja?🙆‍♂️
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— Duke Mtambo ⚡️ (@dukemtambo) April 17, 2024

Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended due to the deluge.

Hope Everyone there is safe 🙏
DubaiRain #Dubai #dubairain pic.twitter.com/E37wlvPTID

— Waqas J Butt (@WaqasJbutt) April 17, 2024

Earlier in the day, the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology issued a weather warning for large swathes of the country, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.

Dubai: Timelapse of the massive storm that caused a historic flood. pic.twitter.com/tackWMYJzO

— Pagan 🚩 (@paganhindu) April 17, 2024

The UAE is known for hot and dry weather, although heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.

Dubai Airport right now
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— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) April 16, 2024