HEAVY SPRING RAINS BRING MASSIVE FLOODING TO THE UAE
📹 Scenes from Dubai International Airport, where flights have been diverted to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi following intense flooding resulting from a tropical depression which dumped more rain over the previous 24-hours than has ever been recorded in the UAE.
According to local reporting, the National Center of Meteorology for the UAE announced that the effects of the depression has finally receded after dumping more than 100ml (over 6in) of rain in less than 24-hours for the first time in the country's history, resulting in flooding that saw multiple feet of water filling the streets of Dubai.
The annual Middle East Film & Comic Convention (MEFCC) holds a special place in my heart, igniting excitement and eagerness within me each passing year ever since I first attended it in 2015. This year, the convention was slated for the unusual dates of 10th to 11th February, a departure from its usual timing due to the impending arrival of Ramadan in March. With the swift release of early bird…