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Dubai Approves $8.2 Billion Drainage Network Two Months After Record Floods

Jun 24, 2024, 05:01 PM

Dubai has approved plans to develop a drainage network costing $8.2 billion after record rains in April flooded homes and highways, bringing the city to a near standstill. The new stormwater runoff system, estimated at 30 billion dirhams, aims to prevent future flooding and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. The unprecedented deluge in April highlighted the desert state's vulnerability to climate change, prompting swift action from local authorities. The announcement comes two months after the flooding incident.