World’s tallest building struck by lightning as Dubai is hit by floods after severe storm | World News

Dubai was hit by flooding overnight after “torrential rain” hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue a warning.

Dramatic image posted online by Dubai Media Office and other lightning struck the 829m/2,722ft Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

Authorities in the UAE activated emergency measures and issued safety alerts across the country, Gulf News said.

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Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds hit most of the UAE from Thursday to Friday morning.

The unstable weather system caused “lightning, booming thunder and heavy rain in some cities,” as well as “dust-raising winds and reduced visibility,” the outlet said.

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Police, pump crews and recovery vehicles were deployed before dawn to try to clear the water and deal with the impact of the unusual conditions, AOL said.

Other videos showed people walking through puddles in Sharjah, and passengers planning to use the airport were advised to check the latest information, as weather conditions could affect flights.

Travelers should contact their airline directly before heading to the airport.

On Thursday, the office issued a warning of “unstable conditions” until Friday morning, predicting rain of “variable intensity, sometimes accompanied by lightning and thunder”, plus “occasionally strong” winds and reduced visibility from the resulting dust and sand.

Since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, Dubai has come under frequent Iranian missile and drone attacks, with attacks on the airport and other targets.

Authorities did not provide details about what damage was caused by the weather, or any deaths or injuries.