The United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced an exceptional event when heavy rain fell on the usually dry region, causing significant impacts. This incident occurred on Monday, April 15, in the late hours, resulting in fatalities, property damage, and disturbances to air travel in Dubai. Let’s look into what really caused the heavy rains in Dubai, and could climate change be a factor?
Studies in India’s Thar desert and Australia’s desert regions suggest that climate change may bring more rainfall to these areas. Global temperatures have risen significantly due to greenhouse gas emissions, with the UAE experiencing a notable increase. While linking specific extreme weather events to climate change is challenging due to various factors like natural climate patterns, the overall trend of rising temperatures underscores the urgent need for climate action.
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