Dubai, May 2 -- After severe flooding in April, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed heavy rain and thunderstorms early Thursday, affecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, media reports said.

As a result, several flights were cancelled, and bus services in Dubai were suspended.

According to Khaleej Times, five inbound flights to Dubai were diverted overnight, and nine arrivals along with four outbound flights were cancelled.

Several flights operated by Emirates were also cancelled.

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Emaar South in Dubai battles severe storm.

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According to local media reports, Dubai residents were awakened by strong winds, thunder, an...