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Dubai’s Desert Deluge: Satellite Snaps Unusual Flooding Fiasco


Recent torrential rains in Dubai caused widespread flooding, submerging roads and affecting flights. Over 250 mm (~10 inches) of rain fell across the UAE in less than 24 hours, as depicted in a false-color satellite image from Copernicus Sentinel-2, which highlights flooded areas and vegetation.

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