Torrential rain hits Taipei and New Taipei City; Dubai receives two years' worth of rain in a single day, extreme weather to cause $25 trillion in losses

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Torrential rain hits Taipei and New Taipei City; Dubai receives two years

This morning, heavy rain bombarded the Taipei metropolitan area, with intense and heavy rainfall causing flooding in multiple areas. In New Taipei City, including Sanchong, Xinzhuang, Wugu, Taishan, and Xizhi, short-duration heavy rainfalls exceeded 70 millimeters per hour. Multiple areas around Taipei Main Station turned into swimming pools. Did you also feel the power of extreme weather on your way to work today?

Dubai Receives Two Years' Worth of Rainfall in One Day

According to a report by CNA, the United Arab Emirates, located in a desert region, experienced a record-breaking rainfall of 254 millimeters on April 16, equivalent to two years' worth of rain. Several roads were flooded, causing disruptions in Dubai with numerous flight delays and cancellations at the airport. Dubai also announced the extension of remote learning for private schools until April 19.

Token2049, an event currently taking place in Dubai, coincided with this unprecedented rainfall. Media outlet Cointelegraph made a pun using a video of the event venue flooding:

Who says Dubai lacks liquidity?

Surprising Sight of a Tesla Driving in Water

A netizen uploaded a surprising video of a Tesla Model Y driving on a flooded road in Dubai.

Unlike traditional internal combustion engine cars, Teslas do not have an exhaust system, so there is no risk of the engine getting flooded. Teslas have a high-voltage battery pack with ventilation valves, allowing them to safely cross water as long as the water level is below the centerline of the wheels. However, despite this, the official recommendation is not to use the vehicle as an amphibious car.

Extreme Weather Events to Cause $25 Trillion in Losses

In a recent article, The Economist also points out that extreme weather events caused by global warming will inflict significant harm on humanity. It is estimated that by 2050, climate change and its consequences could lead to a 9% loss in global housing value, amounting to $25 trillion, just slightly less than the annual GDP of the United States.