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Dubai Mall flooding: Heavy rains wash out Fashion Avenue
Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue was left flooded by heavy rainfall as record storms hit the city.
Footage shows a number of workers sweeping water away from shopfronts on Tuesday 16 April.
The United Arab Emirates’ cabinet has approved 2 billion dirhams (£435 million) to deal with damage to homes from last week’s storm.
The UAE suffered the heaviest rains in 75 years, causing widespread flooding which trapped residents in traffic, offices and homes, leaving many people counting the cost of damage to vehicles and property.
Rains are uncommon in the UAE, which is known for its hot desert climate and temperatures that can soar above 50C in the summer.
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