On April 16, 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced record rainfall, with precipitation levels exceeding twice the annual average, leading to widespread flooding. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) monitored this event using the Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation (GSMaP), which revealed over 100 mm of rainfall in a single day across extensive areas of the UAE. The analysis highlighted that such extreme rainfall is rare compared to historical data, underscoring the severity of the event. (JAXA Earth)