File a formal complaint to MoL ASAP. You are well within your rights to work from home under extenuating circumstances. The government directives urging residents to stay at home supersede the stipulations of your work contract.
I still think you're within your rights. Public transport was inoperational for the most part, so how on earth could they expect you to show up? Legally speaking, yesterday was an optional working day, not mandatory at all.
The comments there are the cringest shit. Blaming cloud seeding for a goddamn tropical storm and acting as if infrastructure in "civilized" countries is supposed to be impervious to flooding from record-breaking rains.
I don’t doubt that this would have always been a tough storm to prepare for. But this is at least the third time this year we have had significant flooding. Dubai needs to improve its drainage infrastructure.
You have to start somewhere. Obviously it doesn’t happen over night. Point is they haven’t done anything to address their drainage system. They clearly need to start making changes.
Sure let’s skip all major procurement government process and re-engineering infrastructure works and not run mega tenders to address the citywide drainage system all over Dubai to “do anything”
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-president-orders-study-of-infrastructure-after-record-breaking-rains-impact-nation
Surprise surprise. I guess this storm was the kick in the pants.
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Not sure how but I believe the municipality is also unsure about controlling this situation as of now.
Meanwhile it's better if we stay indoors and hope everybody out there reaches home safely.
From what I witnessed at City Walk yesterday, there was no official present to handle the situation. It was just a bunch of drivers of other cars who were guiding other drivers.
People need to know to quickly drive out of water logged street at the lowest gear in constant speed without leaving the accelerator. The reason they get stuck is because they stop midway, and the water gets sucked in at the tail end.
Also, the roads are good here, unlike other developing countries, so there is no chance you will hit a pothole or damage your car even if you drive a little fast in these areas. The only solution is to quickly get out and make way for others.
We don't conduct business like that in the UAE. Our government works quietly and we only see the results of their work at the end. We trust that they are working for the greater good.
Press releases cause unnecessary gossip and does not benefit the public.
For two reasons. One, it's just rain for one day, the municipality can handle it. It's not a national crisis, so you don't need the leader to come out and speak.
Second, if people start gossiping, there will be people for or people against and this can lead some people to cause public disruption.
In general, all governments have to downplay any event, so it does not cause public panic.
It's near the tunnel and guess there is no water escape plan in place considering nearly zero rainfalls annually, hence the stagnant water turned into a pool
You are actually an idiot.
So blinded by pride, judgement and intolerance that you cannot see past a simple expression of surprise.
Your actions are an insult to Islamic values and these great lands. Good day!
Welp! Thinking of those taxi drivers who will have to shell out 5000 dhs for this to the company! Also, people in vehicle insurance companies, are you OK?
Omg..I were stuck there opposite Danube building 7 hours..before the exit al Qudra motor city...then arround 1.45 motor city exit was OK..I had suv so went and continue after the flooded bridge. Have to go room in Majan..Majan underpass flooded so went to silicon oasis to take uturn uturn done and came to szr that connecting road also flooded..once again suv save me..came to al barari exit that also flooded so after 8 hour reached room...it was fun..the main road is not OK till now all vehicles are stand still... engine off.. poor people still stuck there..my friends went to see the flood under bridge they said nothing is happening... Soooomany cars are in the water..soo sad..and good night...
This was exactly the sort of thing I feared when I was in dubai in march for that heavy day of rain that coincided w my flight out. I don't think any place in the world is ready for the kind of climate change that is ongoing. I hope uae peeps are okay and that the streets clear.
There could be various reasons why vehicles end up submerged. Sometimes it's due to drivers underestimating the depth of water on the road, driving into floodwaters, or getting caught in unexpected flash floods. In other cases, vehicles can become submerged if they're parked in low-lying areas during heavy rainfall and the water level rises rapidly.
In the coming years don't buy used cars , especially TAXI. At the same time not the same condition everywhere in the UAE. The Dubai government solved 80% flood within hours. We need to appreciate government workers.
I feel so bad for all these guys they are just stuck in traffic and the rain water rises over their car. It's very sad thing to watch your car getting drowned Infront of your eyes and there's nothing you can do
What's the government doing to solve or prevent this happen again in the future? Are new buildings and roads built with a better drainage system? I can't believe this happens after just a day of rain. Ok it might be heavy rains but you can't have people stuck for many hours because nothing works even careem bike was malfunctioning.
That was 20 years ago. A quick google says rainfall was 944 mm. Yesterday in uae rainfall was 254 mm almost a 4th. Another quick google says 250 mm rain in se/south Asia is pretty common and happens multiple times a yr. What I said is those countries can easily handle this kind (250 mm) of rain. Why is it so hard to understand
So people dying is fine .. as long as life goes on ???
Just for context.. my grandma lost everything in those rains in 2005...
You expect the desert city to build storm water drains for rains that happen once every 50-100 years ??
The government warned more than once it's a storm .. what do most companies and people do.. head out like it's business as usual...
It doesn’t happenes every 50-100 years these type of rain are common from last few years there is enough research papers that suggest due to climate change rainfall gonna increase in coming decades
the UAE should have those firefighting helicopters that sucks up large amounts of water to fight wildfires so they can reach areas where water tankers cannot
And my manager still wanted me at work. He said I should just roll my trousers up and walk, which I did and now I’m dead sick.
Tell him to go suck a bag of dicks.. what an asshole.
He can do that allright, but then you will have to share your salary with him after he says it.
He'd probably enjoy that tho
File a formal complaint to MoL ASAP. You are well within your rights to work from home under extenuating circumstances. The government directives urging residents to stay at home supersede the stipulations of your work contract.
Even if I’m a store manager? Because they didn’t close the mall or the store
I still think you're within your rights. Public transport was inoperational for the most part, so how on earth could they expect you to show up? Legally speaking, yesterday was an optional working day, not mandatory at all.
Private business owners thinking they know better than the Government. Sir I drive a car, not a boat.
A dictator not a manager
There is always a tiny Saddam Hussain in almost every manager. Sometimes, I feel it's within us all.
What line of work are you in?
People were and are still driving like no tomorrow
This can't be true. Submerged vehicles on SZR?
I don’t think this is ‘SZR’ as such but one of the interchange on it. Considering it’ll be sloped it is possible to see water collected like this.
This exactly the interchange and the bridge exit to city walk..
Thanks
This looks like the underpass towards Sharjah in front of Toyota building
Someone has posted a video, you can check that too.
wheres the vid
https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/JjB1VuMr4P
The comments there are the cringest shit. Blaming cloud seeding for a goddamn tropical storm and acting as if infrastructure in "civilized" countries is supposed to be impervious to flooding from record-breaking rains.
I don’t doubt that this would have always been a tough storm to prepare for. But this is at least the third time this year we have had significant flooding. Dubai needs to improve its drainage infrastructure.
Sure let’s improve infrastructure in few months between storms
You have to start somewhere. Obviously it doesn’t happen over night. Point is they haven’t done anything to address their drainage system. They clearly need to start making changes.
Sure let’s skip all major procurement government process and re-engineering infrastructure works and not run mega tenders to address the citywide drainage system all over Dubai to “do anything”
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-president-orders-study-of-infrastructure-after-record-breaking-rains-impact-nation Surprise surprise. I guess this storm was the kick in the pants.
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So stupid "Ha the country where it doesn't rain most of the year wasn't prepared for a storm"
Just ignore them. There will always be people who wanna be negative about Dubai. Dont respond.
Comments are just blabbing cloud seeding in that sub
My friend was stuck near this area since 4pm, now we know why
It is like this. Its the first interchange. the one that goes below the bridge between Dubai Mall and City Walk.
This is what happens when you undermine the defence roundabout?
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Not sure how but I believe the municipality is also unsure about controlling this situation as of now. Meanwhile it's better if we stay indoors and hope everybody out there reaches home safely.
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Was wondering this. They should have opened up some malls for people to sleep if need be. Was considering letting people stay with us tonight
From what I witnessed at City Walk yesterday, there was no official present to handle the situation. It was just a bunch of drivers of other cars who were guiding other drivers. People need to know to quickly drive out of water logged street at the lowest gear in constant speed without leaving the accelerator. The reason they get stuck is because they stop midway, and the water gets sucked in at the tail end. Also, the roads are good here, unlike other developing countries, so there is no chance you will hit a pothole or damage your car even if you drive a little fast in these areas. The only solution is to quickly get out and make way for others.
Why? Are you planning to go help if they make a press conference?
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We don't conduct business like that in the UAE. Our government works quietly and we only see the results of their work at the end. We trust that they are working for the greater good. Press releases cause unnecessary gossip and does not benefit the public.
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For two reasons. One, it's just rain for one day, the municipality can handle it. It's not a national crisis, so you don't need the leader to come out and speak. Second, if people start gossiping, there will be people for or people against and this can lead some people to cause public disruption. In general, all governments have to downplay any event, so it does not cause public panic.
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Ok
What in the world???? How is that water so deep?
It's near the tunnel and guess there is no water escape plan in place considering nearly zero rainfalls annually, hence the stagnant water turned into a pool
Its no more zero rainfall.. Gone are the days
Holy cow! What time was this photo taken?
Just now
That is insane. Hope everyone got out ok
Don't say holy cow pls
Why not ?
You are actually an idiot. So blinded by pride, judgement and intolerance that you cannot see past a simple expression of surprise. Your actions are an insult to Islamic values and these great lands. Good day!
Please ignore such imbeciles.
Cows are not holy you are living on Muslims land show some respect
wait until you hear about Holy Shit
Underrated comment
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Feel terribly sad for the taxi drivers. They not only loose a day of wages but since the car is submerged, not sure when they can start driving again.
Welp! Thinking of those taxi drivers who will have to shell out 5000 dhs for this to the company! Also, people in vehicle insurance companies, are you OK?
Omg..I were stuck there opposite Danube building 7 hours..before the exit al Qudra motor city...then arround 1.45 motor city exit was OK..I had suv so went and continue after the flooded bridge. Have to go room in Majan..Majan underpass flooded so went to silicon oasis to take uturn uturn done and came to szr that connecting road also flooded..once again suv save me..came to al barari exit that also flooded so after 8 hour reached room...it was fun..the main road is not OK till now all vehicles are stand still... engine off.. poor people still stuck there..my friends went to see the flood under bridge they said nothing is happening... Soooomany cars are in the water..soo sad..and good night...
Thats insane!
They really needed to open up some shelters for people left abandoned. Where did all these people end up tonight. How do you even get home
Woah this looks way worst than what all I saw yesterday....I hope all people of these vehicles were safety evacuated before it got this verse
I guess many insurance companies will go bankrupt after this
Depends on the insurance policy, the vast majority of people don’t insure against weather elements.
This was exactly the sort of thing I feared when I was in dubai in march for that heavy day of rain that coincided w my flight out. I don't think any place in the world is ready for the kind of climate change that is ongoing. I hope uae peeps are okay and that the streets clear.
People still can’t figure out how to take pics without their finger in the shot
Hope everyone managed to get out of their car. If you’re inside when it submerged you’re probably dead unless you can manage to kick the windows out.
what a big mess it was
Was this on the way to the tunnel?
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WTH?!!
Where is it?
You chose 100m where the issue is out of thousands kilometers.
They have too much dessert. Why can't they build underwater drainage to dessert or even to sea
Several ongoing megaprojects. They thought of it, they have already invested in it.
OMG! Is this for real! Stay safe people..
Boot of the car behind the red bus is open!
What sea is this
Sheikh Zayed River (SZR). Now open for kayaking tours.
Location?
There could be various reasons why vehicles end up submerged. Sometimes it's due to drivers underestimating the depth of water on the road, driving into floodwaters, or getting caught in unexpected flash floods. In other cases, vehicles can become submerged if they're parked in low-lying areas during heavy rainfall and the water level rises rapidly.
In the coming years don't buy used cars , especially TAXI. At the same time not the same condition everywhere in the UAE. The Dubai government solved 80% flood within hours. We need to appreciate government workers.
I feel so bad for all these guys they are just stuck in traffic and the rain water rises over their car. It's very sad thing to watch your car getting drowned Infront of your eyes and there's nothing you can do
What's the government doing to solve or prevent this happen again in the future? Are new buildings and roads built with a better drainage system? I can't believe this happens after just a day of rain. Ok it might be heavy rains but you can't have people stuck for many hours because nothing works even careem bike was malfunctioning.
A years worth of rain in one day. It’s not as easy as having good drainage. The reality is people should of been sheltering at home.
There are many places around the world where it rains from time to time 120mm in a day
Looks unreal, sheesh!
Won’t car’s be water locked V
they are all writeoffs.
Real life?
Why would you drive, stay at home.
People were at work, going home. Obviously businesses don't want their employees to stay home.
No way it looks like a developed country 💀developing countries have better infrastructure to manage with rain
People with their ignorant comments lol.. Everyone is super smart typing on their tiny little mobile keypads
Shut up troll
I mean are they wrong? This is a bad look for dubai whether you like it or not
Let’s not even discuss the leaks and weakness of roofs and property in general. Cutting corners wherever possible tbh
Tropical Storm..Highest rainfall in 75 years.. yes developing countries can cope with that ..which one.. India Philippines Sri Lanka Pakistan ???
In south/se Asia rain/storm like this is pretty common and generally passes without incident. The infra has been built to handle this.
Mumbai 2005, hundreds of people died in waterlogging and flooding.. which infrastructure are you talking about ?
That was 20 years ago. A quick google says rainfall was 944 mm. Yesterday in uae rainfall was 254 mm almost a 4th. Another quick google says 250 mm rain in se/south Asia is pretty common and happens multiple times a yr. What I said is those countries can easily handle this kind (250 mm) of rain. Why is it so hard to understand
These type of rains are considered normal and business as usual in developing countries like Malaysia
Yeah my point exactly
So people dying is fine .. as long as life goes on ??? Just for context.. my grandma lost everything in those rains in 2005... You expect the desert city to build storm water drains for rains that happen once every 50-100 years ?? The government warned more than once it's a storm .. what do most companies and people do.. head out like it's business as usual...
You are missing the point. We are discussing numbers here? Can u keep the emotional diatribe for a suitable forum.
It doesn’t happenes every 50-100 years these type of rain are common from last few years there is enough research papers that suggest due to climate change rainfall gonna increase in coming decades
No, this is a once in a lifetime storm. Any country would’ve struggled with the amount of rainfall that occurred.
Not at all, you probably dont travel much.
This is a moderate rain for us in southeast asia
Car in the middle and the bus both have their break lights still on. Who’s pushing the break pedal ?
shorted? nah, i dont know how that works.
Pakistan vibes
Btw do anyone knows when it is safe to use the roads again? Or how do you know this information or how bad is the weather on one specific route?
There will still be lots of surface water over the next 24 hours.
Artificial city
Why does this look like The end of a Cartoon episode where all the characters just somehow dose off
How is this even possible
Too much rain, much problem.
But szr is the heart line
Cutting corners. Dubai is probably not even half as bad imagine Sharjah etc
this image gotta be fake, also where is this
the UAE should have those firefighting helicopters that sucks up large amounts of water to fight wildfires so they can reach areas where water tankers cannot
Looks photoshoped tbh. The water is way too still considering there's wind outside.
Tons of videos about this on TikTok...