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Promise and peril drive the fascination with rain in the parched deserts of the United Arab Emirates

  • People in the United Arab Emirates have long been fascinated by rain, which represents both promise and peril to the region.
  • Many residents fear rain due to the April 2024 floods that swept across Dubai, as an analysis found that 85% of the population is vulnerable to extreme weather.
  • An initiative will increase the drainage network's capacity by 700% to prepare for climate challenges.
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Promise and peril drive the fascination with rain in the parched deserts of the United Arab Emirates

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Promise peril drive fascination with rain in parched deserts of United Arab Emirates

Masafi, Sep 5 (AP) Outside of a mountain village in the northern outskirts of the United Arab Emirates, clouds on

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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