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Dubai faced severe flooding with over 250 mm of rain disrupting the city and flights, as shown in this Sentinel-2 satellite image. Credit: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data , processed by ESA
Recent torrential rains in Dubai caused widespread flooding, submerging roads and affecting flights. Over 250 mm 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. Dubai has been hit with torrential rain that flooded the desert city – submerging roads and vehicles and disrupting flights. More thanThis Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, captured on April 17, is a false-color composite that highlights flooded areas in turquoise. Red patches in the image indicate vegetation.
Sentinel-2 provides crucial data for flood monitoring and management, enabling timely and accurate assessment of flood extent and severity through high-resolution satellite imagery.SciTechDaily: Home of the best science and technology news since 1998. Keep up with the latest scitech news via email or social media.James Webb Space Telescope observations show no sign of heavy elements.
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