Dubai airport gripped by major disruption as unprecedented rains continue to batter Gulf

Operations at Dubai airport are still severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and the runway of the busy international airport.

Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE. The UAE recorded its heaviest rainfall in the 75 years that records have been kept, authorities have said. Up to 259.5mm (10.2in) of rain fell on the usually arid country on Tuesday.