Dubai's Rainy Surprise: A Wake-Up Call for the Desert City
United Arab EmiratesThu Dec 18 2025
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Dubai, known for its sunny weather, is getting a lot of rain lately. This isn't just a little drizzle. It's heavy rain that's causing big problems. The police told everyone to stay inside unless they really need to go out. They said the weather is unstable and dangerous.
The rain started on Thursday and is supposed to last until Friday. The weather people warned that the whole country, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, would get wet. Other countries in the area, like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, also got a lot of rain. In Qatar, the rain was so bad that a big soccer game had to be canceled.
This isn't the first time Dubai has had a lot of rain. Last year, in April, there was a huge storm. It flooded homes and turned streets into rivers. The airport, which is one of the busiest in the world, had a hard time because of the rain. The storm was the worst in 76 years and killed four people.
Scientists say that the rain might be getting worse because of something called global warming. This is when the Earth gets hotter because of things like cars and factories. The scientists think that the rain in Dubai and another country, Oman, was made worse by this global warming.
Dubai needs to think about how to handle all this rain. Maybe they need better drains or a plan for when it rains a lot. The rain is a problem, but it's also a chance to learn and get ready for the next time.