Dubai Floods Expose Weaknesses To A Rapidly Changing Climate

The heavy rains that flooded Dubai this week halted air traffic, damaged buildings and streets - and left climate experts and common citizens asking whether one of the world's hottest and driest cities should be better prepared for extreme storms.

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