On May 2, heavy rains and thunderstorms struck the U.A.E., cancelling numerous international flights. This event occurred two weeks after Dubai endured unprecedented storms, paralysing the emirate for days.
Before the onset of the recent weather conditions, on May 1, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) raised the readiness and preparedness levels of the national system. Although these rains were forecasted to be less severe than the previous downpour, precautions were strongly advised for the public.