Residents of Dubai Cross the flooded subway with shopping carts, avoiding boats
Residents’ regular routines in Dubai have been disturbed by the heavy rains. Waterlogging has resulted in confusion, causing schools to shut down, traffic to become more difficult, aircraft to be diverted, and remote work to be enforced. The weather service has issued a warning, stating that the area could anticipate additional high gusts and rain. Despite the difficulties, some astute people have discovered a creative approach to generating money.
An internet video that has gone viral shows a group of individuals who devised a strategy to aid others amid the floods. These people are transporting passengers in the flooded subways using shopping carts. Some preferred the ease of utilizing these makeshift modes of transportation, while others decided to walk in the water in order to save money.
In order to address issues with excessive heat and water security, the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) started cloud seeding operations in 2002. Nonetheless, floods have been caused in many places by improper drainage systems. While cloud seeding has been used in the past, this year’s increased utilization has created unpredictable situations. The UAE government has responded to the situation by issuing warnings and advising citizens to stay indoors and only leave their homes when absolutely necessary. In the meantime, a group of guys is shown in a widely shared video giving transportation to individuals who want to cross the flooded subway by utilizing shopping carts. The Instagram page shared the footage along with the caption, “Heavy rain in Dubai—stay safe, everyone.”
The video has received over 5 million views since it was posted on Instagram, becoming a viral hit. While some social media users laughed at the scenario and posted their amusing comments, others applauded the people for reaching out and supporting one another during this trying time.
“Thodi rain Bangalore deliver kardo,” a user joked. (Please give Bangalore some rain.)
“So called developed country,” another wrote.
One reply said, “This is business.”
Someone said, “Aapda ko afsar mei badalna.” Koi inse seekhe. (People need to learn from them how to turn adversity into opportunity.)
“Paani hi hai na mujhe laga petrol ki baarish hui hai,” chuckled someone else. (It is just water, correct? I mistook it for gasoline pouring).
“Dubai mein ye sab or kya kya dekhna padega,” wrote another. (What more may be seen in Dubai?).
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported that the United Arab Emirates is seeing its greatest rainfall in 75 years. Particularly in Dubai, where 1.5 years’ worth of rain fell in a single day, there is significant flooding. Nearly 5 inches (127 mm) of rain fell on the city in less than a day, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life.
