Heavy rains lash UAE, region as the death toll in Oman flooding rises

Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (local time), flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai. Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighbouring Oman rose to 18 with others still missing as the sultanate prepared for the storm. The rains began overnight, leaving massive ponds on streets as whipping winds disrupted flights at …