During the recent historic flooding in Dubai caused by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, a remarkable video emerged. In this heartwarming scene, a disheveled cat clung to the door handle of a partially submerged car, desperately trying to avoid being washed away by the floodwaters.
In a heartwarming display of compassion, a Dubai Police officer skillfully maneuvered a rescue boat toward the stranded cat. With gentle care, the officer scooped up the frightened feline and transferred it to the safety of the boat. As the vessel moved forward, the cat clung to its newfound refuge, grateful for the rescue.
الراحمون يرحمهم الرحمن.#دبي | @DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/dNJx1ygMxs
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 17, 2024
“Okay, let’s go,” the Dubai Police officer reassures, gently lifting the cat. Despite its initial reluctance to release the car’s door handle, the feline finally relents. With a sense of relief, the officer cradles the cat, ensuring its safety as they move away from the floodwaters.
The frightened cat, visibly shaken by the harrowing experience, cast a longing glance back at the car that had provided it with temporary refuge during the crisis. This poignant moment was captured and shared by the Dubai Media Office on social media, touching the hearts of viewers worldwide.
On Monday and Tuesday, Dubai and other parts of the UAE experienced torrential rain, accompanied by a fierce storm, hail, and widespread flooding. The city ground to a halt as floodwaters inundated streets and buildings. Remarkably, this desert nation recorded its heaviest rainfall in 75 years, according to authorities.
This is the Dubai airport after the biggest flood of history. pic.twitter.com/Kv2Hgam9jM
— Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) April 17, 2024
Despite efforts to restore normal operations, the airport is still facing disruptions. As of Thursday morning, flights are continuing to be delayed and disrupted. The situation remains challenging, and passengers are advised to check their flight status and allow extra travel time to the airport.
Initially, cloud seeding, a process aimed at manipulating clouds to enhance rainfall, was attributed to the heavy downpour. However, a UAE government agency responsible for overseeing this process denied any cloud seeding operations occurring before the storm.
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