2024 Persian Gulf floods
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| Cause | Mesoscale convective system | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorological history | |||
| as 2024 Persian Flash Floods | |||
| Duration | 14 – 17 April (in some regional pockets) | ||
| Overall effects | |||
| Fatalities | 46 total: 20 in Oman 18 in Iran 4 in the United Arab Emirates 4 in Yemen | ||
| Missing | 3 in Iran | ||
| Damage | Unknown | ||
| Areas affected | United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iran, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen | ||
In April 2024 heavy rain severely impacted states in the Persian Gulf, causing flash flooding across the region. Several states recorded nearly a year's worth of rain in a single day. The floods had a significant impact across the region, with Oman and the United Arab Emirates being particularly affected, resulting in the deaths of at least 46 people, including 20 in Oman, and 18 in Iran. Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia also experienced heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.