Heavy rain has battered some Gulf states, causing flash flooding across the region and leading to flights to the world’s busiest international airport being diverted.
.Dubai Airport said operations were “temporarily diverted” – though they have since restarted.
.Authorities in Oman said at least 18 people had been killed by floods.
.Unverified video from Dubai International Airport appeared to show jets leaving waves in their wake as they made their way down flooded runways.
In a statement, the airport said inbound flights due to arrive on Tuesday evening had been diverted “due to the continued exceptional weather event currently being experienced in the UAE”.
In neighbouring Oman, authorities said the death toll from flash floods had increased to 18, with some still missing
The dead included 10 students aged between 10 and 15 who were killed on 14 April when the vehicle they were travelling in attempted to cross a flooded area but was swept away.
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