United Arab Emirates (UAE) and neighboring countries oman got a severe beating Storm This week, bringing record rainfall which led to widespread flood, Due to heavy rains, highways and houses were flooded and people were trapped in their homes, causing loss to at least 20 deaths One death in Oman and one in the United Arab Emirates.
A shocking incident has come to light in Al Ain city of United Arab Emirates. 254 millimeters (10 in) This much rainfall occurred within 24 hours, the highest rainfall recorded since 1949. It is extremely unusual for such heavy rainfall to occur desert climate The region is known for scorching summer temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.
Cloud seeding: not the culprit
Amidst the chaos, questions were raised whether UAE’s practice cloud cover — a technique used to increase precipitation by injecting chemicals into clouds — may contribute to storm intensity. However, the UAE Meteorological Agency rejected the notion, saying no such operation had taken place before the storm struck.
Climate change: possible causes
Instead, experts attribute extreme weather event For the combination of general weather patterns and Global warming because of Climate change, A low pressure system, combined with contrasting temperatures at different atmospheric levels, created perfect conditions for a powerful storm.
Climate scientists have warned that rising global temperatures are causing more intense rainfall and severe weather events around the world. As the atmosphere warms, it can hold more moisture, resulting in heavier rainfall.
A wake-up call to prepare
While cloud seeding may not create clouds from scratch, warmer temperatures in the Arabian Gulf have increased evaporation rates and the atmosphere’s ability to hold water vapor, setting the stage for such extreme precipitation events.
This incident serves as a reminder to improve the sector drainage system and preparedness measures to deal with the growing impacts of climate change. As extreme rainfall events become more frequent, countries like the UAE and Oman will have to adapt to protect their citizens and infrastructure from the consequences of a rapidly changing climate.
