animation before and after the flood in
Jebel Ali,
Dubai, highlighted in dark blue.
Oman In Oman at least 19 people were killed due to the floods. This included 10 schoolchildren and their driver whose vehicle was washed away by flood waters in
Samad al-Shan on 14 April. Rescuers found the body of a girl in
Saham. The hardest hit region was the
Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate where widespread flooding was reported. Some flights were cancelled or delayed at
Muscat International Airport. The UAE witnessed record-breaking rainfall in a 24-hour period, surpassing Emirati meteorological data since records began in 1949. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the highest rainfall was recorded in the Khatm Al Shakla area in
Al Ain, reaching in less than 24 hours. Widespread flooding was reported in all seven emirates. Ahead of the flooding, a rainfall more than 100mm was estimated and anticipated in most parts of the UAE, including Dubai, Sharjah, Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Ras-al-Khaimah. One Emirati citizen, a 70-year-old man, died after his car was swept away by floods in a
wadi in
Ras Al Khaimah. Three
overseas Filipino workers also died, two after being trapped inside a vehicle trapped in flooding, and the third after their vehicle fell into a sinkhole. A Pakistani man in his 50s drowned after the municipality tanker he was driving was swept into a wadi. Landslides were reported in Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain. Residents were warned with an emergency alert message, advising residents to stay home and avoid driving unless absolutely necessary. In the entire country, schools and the private sector were instructed to work the remainder of the week (excluding Monday) remotely from home. The next day, the Road and Transit Authority (RTA) carried out maintenance checks and opened limited service on both lines. Intercity bus service on the Dubai-
Abu Dhabi, Dubai-
Sharjah, and Dubai-
Ajman routes were suspended. A total of 1,244 flights at
Dubai International Airport were cancelled over a two-day period with 41 others diverted. All
Flydubai flights scheduled for departure on 16 April from Dubai were cancelled. At the Dubai airport, a total of of rain fell. The
AFC Asian Champions League semi-final football match between the Emirati
Al Ain and the Saudi
Al Hilal football clubs, due to be played in Al Ain, was postponed for a day due to the floods. More than 100 families living in a multistory tower in
Muhaisnah 4 in Dubai were evacuated from the premises late on 19 April after its structure suffered damages. The torrential rains flooded the basement of the building. Although water was pumped out, even after five days, there was stagnant water with cars submerged in the basement. Five days after the rains, large parts of
Sharjah grappled with health concerns from stagnant water contaminated with sewage. There were reports of individuals falling sick and children vomiting, prompting the need for urgent medical attention.
Bahrain , Bahrain Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms occurred on 15 and 16 April that resulted in widespread flooding, leading to cars being abandoned on roads. The
Bahraini Ministry of Interior issued a public safety warning to residents to stay at home. The
Ministry of Education announced a closure of schools and higher education institutions as a result of the floods. Windspeed gusts of 70 km/h were estimated. A supermarket's ceiling in the town of
Sitra collapsed due to the rain.
Qatar Heavy rainfall and strong winds were largely confined to the northern parts of the country centered around the towns of
Madinat ash Shamal and
Ar-Ruʼays. Scattered showers were reported in
Doha. Schools and public buildings were closed due to the weather, with services shifted online for the day.
Saudi Arabia Heavy rainfall was reported in the
Eastern Province. Widespread flooding affected the province, particularly the capital
Dammam, resulting in road tunnel closures and the closure of schools.
Kuwait Kuwait's meteorological agency were warned of heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms on 16 April.
Afghanistan and Pakistan Remnants of the severe thunderstorm system that caused the 2024 Persian Gulf floods affected Pakistan and Afghanistan, killing 700 people. == Responses ==