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Discover how Dubai's recent floods signal a broader challenge for travel companies worldwide. As extreme weather events become more common, rising costs for insurance, disaster preparedness, and recovery are on the horizon. Stay informed on the latest developments impacting the travel industry.

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00:00In the heart of the desert, Dubai finds itself grappling with the aftermath of extreme weather
00:12events.
00:14Just two weeks after being inundated with a year's worth of rain in mere 12 hours, the
00:20city was hit with another round of heavy rains and strong winds.
00:26These downpours have left roads submerged, buildings damaged, and infrastructure crippled.
00:33But, the repercussions extend beyond immediate damages.
00:38Insured losses across infrastructure, roads, buildings, vehicles, and public facilities
00:45are estimated to soar up to $850 million.
00:51The travel industry, a cornerstone of Dubai's economy, is particularly vulnerable.
00:57The recent extreme weather events have prompted experts to forecast a rise in policy prices,
01:04spelling trouble for airports, tour operators, and hospitality services.
01:10In April, floods brought the city to a standstill, forcing Dubai's bursting airport, the second
01:17busiest in the world, to shut down.
01:19Flights were cancelled, travellers were stranded, and the ripple effects were felt across the
01:25entire tourism industry and sector.
01:28Emirates, one of the region's major airlines, faced operational disruptions, diverting dozens
01:34of flights and cancelling nearly 400 in the aftermath of the floods.
01:40Despite efforts to mitigate the impact, the CEO acknowledged shortcomings in the response.
01:48Initial reports pointed fingers at cloud seeding, a technology funded by the United
01:54Arab Emirates, as a potential cause of the heavy rains.
01:59However, experts argue that while cloud seeding may induce sporadic rainfall, climate change
02:06remains the primary driver of extreme weather events.
02:10Indeed, Dubai's recent ordeal is not an isolated incident.
02:15Across the globe, extreme weather events fuelled by climate change are wreaking havoc
02:21on travel companies.
02:23From wildfires in Greece to floods in UAE, the industry is facing mounting challenges.
02:29While some companies are taking steps to mitigate risks and invest in resilience, many others
02:37remain unprepared for the escalating threats posed by climate change.
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