Did cloud seeding cause Dubai floods? Why experts say no
Al Jazeera
Chaos engulfed the UAE after its biggest city Dubai was inundated with water in the wake of record rainfall.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was inundated with water on Tuesday after storms dumped more than a year and a half’s rain in just a few hours, flooding roads as well as the international airport based in the metropolis of Dubai.
Neighbouring Oman also witnessed heavy rains and flooding that killed at least 20 people.
Speculation was rife on social media, linking cloud seeding, which involves the manipulation of existing clouds to induce rain, to the unprecedented precipitation. But experts say the record rainfall was likely caused by climate change.
Here is what we know about the reasons behind the record rainfall and subsequent flooding in the UAE and Oman.
The storm had initially hit Oman on Sunday before it pounded the UAE on Tuesday, knocking out power and causing flight disruptions. The deluge inundated houses, caused traffic chaos and trapped people in their homes in Dubai.
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