Torrential rain and violent thunderstorms in Dubai have led to planes swimming in floodwater and shopping malls being swamped.
Footage showed luxury cars submerged in deep water and waves buffeting the traffic while high-end muscle cars and Teslas struggled through the floods.City authorities advised people to stay home after more than 4.7ins of rain fell on Tuesday - the typical yearly average in the city.Nearly 50 flights in and out of Dubai were cancelled as a result, with aircrafts seen cutting through water at Dubai International Airport - the world's busiest for international travel.
Lightning could be seen flashing across the sky, occasionally touching the tip of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Schools across the UAE were largely shut ahead of the storm and government employees worked remotely. But locals still weren't safe as patio furniture flew through the streets due to the strong winds.Meanwhile, authorities sent tanker trucks out into the streets to pump away the water.
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