Overview

• A scientific analysis found that climate change made the recent extreme rainfall in the UAE and Oman 10-40% more intense, contributing to severe flooding and fatalities.
• The record-breaking downpour, the heaviest since records began, resulted in widespread damage, including power outages, disrupted flights, and numerous deaths.
• Scientists emphasize that a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which increases the likelihood and intensity of such extreme weather events.
• Urbanization and inadequate natural drainage systems exacerbated the impact of the floods, turning streets into rivers and complicating rescue efforts.
• Experts call for urgent action to mitigate climate change and reconsider urban planning to prevent future disasters.