DOWNPOUR IN DUBAI | Heavy thunderstorms hit the United Arab Emirates, leading to unprecedented rainfall. In the span of hours, major highways were flooded. Severe weather and heavy rains prompted government orders for remote work for public sector employees and the closure of schools. The rain has been described as the heaviest ever recorded in the country's history, surpassing data since 1949. Dubai, the hardest hit has received 142 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours far exceeding its average