Several flights to Dubai were cancelled and diverted Thursday, airport authorities announced, as heavy rains hit the United Arab Emirates for the second time in a month.

Emirates had to cancel and delay numerous flights to and from Dubai, the world's second-busiest international airport, due to heavy rains. Additionally, people and students were advised to work and study from home as the United Arab Emirates experienced a return of severe weather on Thursday.

This storm occurred just a fortnight after unprecedented rainfall caused destructive floods across various areas of the UAE and neighboring Oman. These floods claimed the lives of at least four individuals in the UAE and brought Dubai, a bustling city, to a standstill.

Furthermore, the floods in Oman resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 19 people, including 10 children who were swept away when their school bus was caught in the deluge.

CNN shared video footage from Ras Al-Khaimah, a coastal city in the UAE, depicting palm trees swaying in strong winds on Thursday amidst heavy rainfall and lightning illuminating the sky.

Although the rainfall wasn't as intense as the event two weeks prior, Dubai received 20 millimeters of rain in a span of 12 hours, exceeding its typical combined rainfall for April and May. Similarly, Abu Dhabi experienced 34 millimeters of rain within 24 hours, surpassing its usual rainfall for the months of April and May by more than fourfold.

Residents appeared to be better prepared this time around. A CNN journalist in Dubai observed workmen clearing drains on the streets a day before the rainfall, and emergency notifications were widely disseminated to mobile phones in the city, advising people to stay home if possible.

Authorities mandated remote work and study for affected areas on Thursday and Friday. Roads leading to valley areas prone to flooding were closed, and individuals were urged to avoid mountainous, desert, and coastal regions.

Scientists have linked the unprecedented rainfall that struck the UAE and Oman two weeks ago to climate change. A team of 21 scientists and researchers, part of the World Weather Attribution initiative, concluded that climate change was amplifying extreme rainfall events in both countries, typically occurring during El Niño years, by 10 to 40%.

During that event, the UAE recorded its heaviest rainfall in the 75 years of recorded history in less than 24 hours. Dubai alone received rainfall equivalent to more than a year and a half's worth in that brief period.