Chaos at Dubai Airport Amid Deadly Storms in UAE and Oman

20 people have been killed and flights disrupted at the world's second busiest airport as heavy rain continues to batter Gulf states. 

According to Dubai International Airport, it are facing "very challenging conditions", and has advised passengers not to turn up as runways were inundated with water.

Further north, a man died when his car was caught in flash floods.

In Oman, rescuers found the body of a girl in Saham, bringing the death toll in the country to 19 since Sunday.

More than 270 flights to and from Dubai International Airport were cancelled today, according to Flight Aware data.

Further data showed that there have been 370 delayed flights.

The airport, which serves as a major hub for connecting flights to every continent, warned "recovery will take some time".

Authorities warned that more thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were forecast, with many low-lying areas still under water.

The United Arab Emirates, located to the north of Oman, witnessed its most significant rainfall event in 75 years on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. 

Khatm al-Shakla, situated in the emirate of al-Ain, received 254.8mm (9.7in) of rainfall in under 24 hours. This surpassed the country's average annual rainfall of 140-200mm, with Dubai typically experiencing only 97mm annually. 

April's usual rainfall is a mere 8mm. Footage from Dubai's city center depicted numerous vehicles submerged on flooded sections of Sheikh Zayed Road and extensive traffic congestion on the expansive 12-lane highway.

Before the storm, the UAE's National Emergency Crisis Management Authority issued a warning advising people to stay home, while the government instructed employees to work remotely and private schools to switch to online learning. 

In Oman, over 1,400 individuals were evacuated to shelters, with schools and government offices closed as a precautionary measure. Tragically, on Sunday, a bus carrying 10 schoolchildren aged 10 to 15 and an adult was swept away by floodwaters in the al-Mudhaibi area of Sharqiya province, about 115km (70 miles) south of Muscat. 

Three children and the driver were rescued, with two airlifted to safety after being swept 600m (1,970ft) from the bus. The sultanate's council of ministers expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the families of the victims.