00:19Dubai witnessed dramatic scenes on March 27,
00:242026, as powerful thunderstorms swept across the UAE.
00:30The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa,
00:33was struck by lightning multiple times,
00:36creating spectacular visuals that quickly went viral.
00:40Footage shared online captured bright bolts
00:43arcing onto the tower's spire against the stormy skyline.
00:47One post simply captioned Dubai with cloud and lightning emojis
00:52perfectly captured the awe-inspiring moment.
00:55The storms were driven by an unstable weather system
00:59combining a surface-low pressure area with an upper air trough,
01:03leading to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and convective clouds.
01:08March 26 saw intense downpours, repeated lightning, thunder,
01:13and flash flooding across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates.
01:18On March 27, thunderstorms continued into the morning,
01:22with footage showing torrential rain lashing the Burj Khalifa and surrounding areas.
01:28Rainfall accumulations included 93.3 mm in Al-Manama,
01:3491 mm in Gayathi, and around 88 mm in parts of Abu Dhabi.
01:40While significant, totals remained below the record levels seen in April 2024.
01:45Authorities deployed drainage teams and issued warnings for low-lying areas, wadis, and roads.
01:53Despite the dramatic lightning strikes, the Burj Khalifa remained completely safe.
01:59Designed as a giant lightning rod, the tower channels electrical energy safely into the ground,
02:05withstanding multiple strikes over the years, without damage.
02:08The National Center of Meteorology forecasts scattered rainfall over western, southern, and island regions today,
02:16gradually easing into the weekend.
02:19Residents are advised to check road conditions, avoid flooded areas, and stay updated via official channels.
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