"Dubai's Deluge: Unprecedented Rainfall and the Controversy of Cloud Seeding"

The United Arab Emirates is grappling with the aftermath of the heaviest recorded rainfall in its history, causing widespread flooding, airport disruptions, and infrastructure damage. The storm, which dumped over 5 inches of rain in 24 hours, overwhelmed drainage systems and led to road closures and flight cancellations. The UAE's hereditarily ruled, autocratic nation typically sees little rainfall, but the recent deluge has prompted calls for studying infrastructure conditions and climate-proofing the region's future. Neighboring Oman also experienced intense floods, with the death toll rising to at least 21.