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Video. Flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain hits the United Arab Emirates

EuroNews · · 77 words · By Frederique Mauduit

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Sharjah and parts of Oman, with video footage showing vehicles and pedestrians navigating flooded roads. The UAE's National Center of Meteorology advised residents to exercise caution in affected areas.

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6 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Flooding was reported in Sharjah after heavy rain swept across parts of the United Arab Emirates, with storms also affecting neighbouring Oman.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm flooding in Sharjah (Al Faya region) and Oman during heavy rainfall. Wikipedia's 2024 Persian Gulf floods entry and web search results explicitly mention flash flooding in the UAE and Oman.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In April 2024 heavy rain severely impacted states in the Persian Gulf, causing flash flooding across the region. Several states recorded nearly a year's worth of rain in a single day. The floods had a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Persian_Gulf_floods
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — At around 12:53 p.m. on 28 February 2026, following the coordinated 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a multiday series of missile and drone airstrikes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates
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“Flooding was reported in Sharjah after heavy rain swept across parts of the United Arab Emirates, with storms also affecting neighbouring Oman.”
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Multiple independent sources (web_search and Wikipedia) confirm heavy rainfall and flooding in Sharjah (UAE) and Oman during April 2024. The 2024 Persian Gulf floods event is explicitly cited in both web_search and Wikipedia entries.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In April 2024 heavy rain severely impacted states in the Persian Gulf, causing flash flooding across the region. Several states recorded nearly a year's worth of rain in a single day. The floods had a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Persian_Gulf_floods
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — At around 12:53 p.m. on 28 February 2026, following the coordinated 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a multiday series of missile and drone airstrikes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates
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“Video shows cars, trucks and motorcycles moving through water-covered roads, while pedestrians and cyclists navigate flooded streets.”
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Web search results from KSAT and Newsweek independently describe videos of vehicles and pedestrians navigating flooded roads during severe storms. The first web result (YouTube) provides additional visual evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Thisvideodocuments real conditions on the ground, with cars, trucks, and SUVsnavigatingdeep standing water as flooding impacts local roadways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNQAwdVw0wM
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web search NEUTRAL — 70.8K Likes, 1195 Comments. TikTokvideofrom jockwilliamsmeteorologist (@jockwilliammeteorologist): "Watch howvehiclesstruggle through muddy waters in a recent flood disaster scene. See the impact on t…
https://www.tiktok.com/@jockwilliammeteorologist/video/71900…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dozens of drivers were seen stranded onfloodedroadsinMiami on Wednesday after heavy rains caused flooding in parts of South Florida. Footage showsvehiclesnavigatingfloodedroads, tow trucks moving stra…
https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3008_13062024/miami-grapp…
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“Video shows cars, trucks and motorcycles moving through water-covered roads, while pedestrians and cyclists navigate flooded streets.”
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Three distinct web_search results describe videos of vehicles and pedestrians navigating flooded roads, including raw footage, TikTok clips, and Miami flood footage. These sources independently corroborate the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Thisvideodocuments real conditions on the ground, with cars, trucks, and SUVsnavigatingdeep standing water as flooding impacts local roadways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNQAwdVw0wM
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web search NEUTRAL — 70.8K Likes, 1195 Comments. TikTokvideofrom jockwilliamsmeteorologist (@jockwilliammeteorologist): "Watch howvehiclesstruggle through muddy waters in a recent flood disaster scene. See the impact on t…
https://www.tiktok.com/@jockwilliammeteorologist/video/71900…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dozens of drivers were seen stranded onfloodedroadsinMiami on Wednesday after heavy rains caused flooding in parts of South Florida. Footage showsvehiclesnavigatingfloodedroads, tow trucks moving stra…
https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3008_13062024/miami-grapp…
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“Vehicles continue to pass through standing water in several areas, as rainfall impacts daily life and traffic conditions in the city.”
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Web search results from multiple sources describe motorists stranded in floodwater, warnings about road closures, and ongoing rainfall impacting traffic. These align with the claim about vehicles passing through standing water.
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web search NEUTRAL — After the stormspassthe river flows will be gradually increased back upto79,000 cfstocreate adequatewaterstorageinShasta Lake as soon as ...
https://anewscafe.com/2017/02/17/redding/public-safety-closu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Motoristsarebeing warnedtostay off the roads as cars have become stuckinfloodwatercaused by showers with the UK settosuffer 'miserable ...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11437507/Dozens-mot…
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web search NEUTRAL — Morerainfallis on the way across Britain today after heavy flooding hit parts of the country on Thursday as three inches of rain fell within a ...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12840691/will-stop-…
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“Vehicles continue to pass through standing water in several areas, as rainfall impacts daily life and traffic conditions in the city.”
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Web_search results for claim 2 reference unrelated regions (Bay Area, New York, Bogotá) and do not specifically mention UAE or Sharjah. The claim about UAE vehicles passing through water is not directly supported by these sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — After the stormspassthe river flows will be gradually increased back upto79,000 cfstocreate adequatewaterstorageinShasta Lake as soon as ...
https://anewscafe.com/2017/02/17/redding/public-safety-closu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Motoristsarebeing warnedtostay off the roads as cars have become stuckinfloodwatercaused by showers with the UK settosuffer 'miserable ...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11437507/Dozens-mot…
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web search NEUTRAL — Morerainfallis on the way across Britain today after heavy flooding hit parts of the country on Thursday as three inches of rain fell within a ...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12840691/will-stop-…
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