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The heavy rains that caused the suspensions and diversions are part of broader adverse weather conditions affecting the Gulf Peninsula. In Oman, heavy rainfall has led to tragic consequences with at least 18 fatalities reported in recent days. Dubai itself faced unprecedented flooding, impacting transportation, retail locations like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, and even the metro system where water pooled ankle-deep in some stations.