Dubai’s usually picture-perfect skies took a shocking turn green during a historic rainstorm that battered the city earlier this week. A timelapse video capturing this bizarre phenomenon has gone viral on social media, leaving netizens scratching their heads and sparking climate change concerns.
watch the viral video here:
Record Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in Dubai
The United Arab Emirates witnessed an unprecedented downpour from April 15th to 17th, dumping more rain in those few days than the entire country usually sees in a year! This extreme weather event caused widespread chaos, flooding malls, halting flights at Dubai Airport, and even sweeping away cars. The UAE’s weather agency termed it a “historic weather event,” highlighting its unusual intensity.
Green Skies Spark Curiosity and Concern
Amongst the numerous videos showcasing the rain-drenched city, one particular timelapse has captured everyone’s attention. It shows the once-gray sky morphing into an eerie green hue as the storm intensifies. The dramatic footage, resembling a scene straight out of movies, has quickly gone viral, garnering over 140,000 views on X.
Netizens React to the Green Phenomenon
The unusual green sky has sparked a flurry of comments online. One user called it “very unexpected weather,” while another jokingly connected it to Dubai’s well-known cloud-seeding efforts, saying, “Maybe some unexpected consequences of cloud seeding?” Others offered more serious interpretations, with a user commenting, “For a long time now, Dubai has been trying to perform weather miracles. I think they just got it wrong.”Meanwhile, a fourth user cautioned, “Green usually means hail, tornados, or both.”
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