It is said that the United Arab Emirates experienced a “historic climate phenomenon” in accordance with the National Meteorological Center, which declared, “The UAE experienced the most intense rainfall for 75 years. The “Khatm Al-Shakla” zone within Al Ain received 254.8 mm of rain within less than 24-hours.” It’s equivalent to two years of rainfall, according to our standards for the nation.

The storm crippled the country by submerging homes and roads as well as bringing Dubai airport to the point of being shut down. The neighboring countries also suffered the same fate including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar as well as Oman in which the death toll for humans was highest.

The storm’s impact was severe for agricultural production that is heavily dependent on greenhouses. According to one farmer, “Sunshields and greenhouse structures were damaged. Nearly all farms sustained varying levels of damage, however the majority have had losses of substantial magnitude.” Photos of the aftermath of the flood are also revealing the devastation of whole plantations.

The floodwaters submerged the farms’ homes according to a farmer. He says “the storms and the heavy rains have blown away the roofs and walls of the housing. The watering room damaged as well.”

The United Arab Emirates depends on imports to meet their daily food demands, as a result of the extreme conditions. The production of the country is mostly focused on dates, that account for about 6% of global production. In recent times growing hydroponics and greenhouses has grown in the nation. Most commonly grown items are cabbages, tomatoes as well as cauliflowers, eggplants and even fruits like the berries.”

Within the areas affected by the floods, tomato plants in greenhouses were among the largest victims. The Emirates most affected are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah located in the north-west region, as per an agriculturalist from the region.