XPost: alt.politics, alt.survival, soc.culture

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13314921/dubai-influencers-stranded-flooding-uae-airport.html

Torrential rain and violent thunderstorms have brought
apocalyptic scenes to Dubai with parts of the UAE brought
to a standstill by heavy flooding.

Video shows luxury cars submerged in deep water and waves
buffeting the traffic while high-end muscle cars and Teslas
were seen struggling through the floods as city authorities
advised people to stay home.

More than 4.7ins (120mm) of rain has already fallen today -
the typical yearly average in the city - with more expected
in the coming hours.

Nearly 50 flights in and out of Dubai have been cancelled
since this morning, with shocking video showing several
jets cutting through murky water at Dubai International
Airport, the busiest for international travel.

Flood water cascaded through luxury underground malls
while shoppers in designer clothes waded through water.

Above ground, howling winds blew furniture off tower-block
balconies while the skies turned black with apocalyptic
videos showing lightning strikes every few seconds.

. . .

Sounds like a typical summer afternoon in Orlando :-)

Anyway, when you think Dubai/UAE you think SAND - lots
and lots and LOTS of SAND. Not floods.

My guess is that the cities did NOT make much allowance
for DRAINAGE infrastructure. Figured there'd never be
anything to drain ....

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)