Storms during summer in the UAE are not unusual. Forty-one years ago, on August 10, 1983, the entire UAE was hit by a cyclonic storm that led to flooding in some areas, uprooted numerous trees, and triggered a massive sandstorm that reduced visibility to just a few meters, causing multiple road accidents. This event occurred on a Wednesday. According to Khaleej Times, the hurricane-like storm began shortly after midday. The cyclone moved inland towards the Empty Quarter in the late evening and only subsided overnight. The storm intensified due to a depression originating near Mumbai, India, which strengthened over Muscat and Masirah Island off the Oman coast earlier that day. That summer day, Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi faced unusually strong west and south-westerly winds, while Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, and Kalba experienced intermittent rains ranging from light to moderate intensity. Motorists were particularly affected by the sudden storm, with many caught off guard during the lunchtime rush. The Dubai Police headquarters reported several minor road accidents with no serious injuries. Air traffic at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports operated normally, but Sharjah International Airport had to divert two incoming flights in the afternoon due to poor visibility. The next day, August 11, moderate to heavy rains continued to affect the eastern coast of the UAE. Flooding was reported in Fujairah, Kalba, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba, while Ras Al Khaimah and its surroundings received intermittent rains for about half an hour. Temperatures significantly dropped, and waves up to three meters high were observed between Kalba and Deba Al Hesn on the east coast, a phenomenon residents noted they had not seen since the 1970s.