"The Arabian peninsula, typically dominated by arid desert climates, received up to 150mm of rain in just a few days, caused by an abnormally strong jet stream."
"In Oman, hailstones as large as tennis balls fell during Wednesday evening's storms, alongside torrential rain, while Doha experienced significant flooding."
"A weather station on Jebel Yanas in northern UAE recorded 244mm of rainfall, far surpassing typical annual totals of 60-100mm."
"The event reflects a broader global trend of storms bringing more intense rainfall as the climate warms, impacting regions not typically accustomed to such weather."
An unusual weather pattern led to severe thunderstorms across the Middle East, particularly affecting the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The region received up to 150mm of rain in a few days due to a strong jet stream and low-pressure area. Intense storms caused hailstones the size of tennis balls in Oman and flooding in Doha. The UAE experienced gusts of 80mph and widespread flooding. This multiday deluge is more typical of the US and central Europe, reflecting a global trend of increased rainfall intensity due to climate change.
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