Tourists in Dubai were affected by widespread flooding – and it meant the world’s busiest airport for international travel was full of passengers sleeping on the floor
At least one person has died following torrential rain and flooding after an “apocalyptic” superstorm in Dubai – which has also left tourists stranded at the world’s busiest airport for international travel.
Passengers had to sleep on the floor at Dubai International Airport (DXB) in United Arab Emirates (UAE) as they waited for flights out of the country. Dozens of planes were grounded due to the weather, which has caused severe flooding across UAE. More than 4.7in of rain fell before 4pm on Tuesday – making up the typical yearly average.
The heavy downpours were “a historic weather event” that surpassed anything seen since records began in 1949, the state-run WAM news agency said.
Roads surrounding the airport were seen submerged in water,…