Erica Fernandes on challenges she faced in Dubai due to heavy rains and thunderstorms: It started as a fun way but turned into quite an adventure

The Kasautii Zindagii Kay actress Erica Fernandes posted about the heavy rains and thunderstorm in Dubai on Instagram. She also thanked those who had been checking in on them and were concerned about their well-being. (Images via Instagram)

Dubai recently experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall, receiving 25 cm (10 inches) in just 24 hours—almost two years' worth of rain for the desert city. This marked the heaviest rainfall in Dubai in 75 years, according to the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology.

The downpour led to widespread flooding, affecting major highways and disrupting flights at Dubai International Airport. Homes were inundated, and many vehicles were left abandoned on the roads as authorities deployed tanker trucks to manage the floodwaters.

Television actress Erica Fernandes, known for her roles in shows like 'Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi' and 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', has recently moved to Dubai. She shared her personal experiences of the storm on social media, noting both the challenges and the unexpected adventure it brought.

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Erica wrote, "I want to express my gratitude to everyone who reached out to check on us during the recent thunderstorms in Dubai. It started as a fun way to spend time during occasional showers, but it turned into quite an adventure. This wasn’t just any rain it was natural, not from cloud seeding, and it affected much of the UAE. Here’s what happened: It began around 12:45 am ish on April 16th with a gentle breeze, followed by lightning and rain. As hours passed, the rain intensified, exciting me as I love rain. But it was just the beginning. A few hours later, dark clouds blanketed the city, turning day into night in minutes. This was the strongest round yet. The winds were fierce, tossing objects around like toys. We hurried to secure things on the balcony, watching as furniture and other items flying away from others balconies. Suddenly, visibility dropped to zero. Despite enjoying the rain, fear crept in as round four hit later in the evening. We scrambled to clean up and contain water leaking into our home. We’re grateful for everyone’s concern about our well being. Thankfully, we’re all safe. As Dubai and the UAE recover, let’s also remember those who lost their lives during the flood."

As Dubai recovers, Erica also took a moment to remember those who tragically lost their lives during the floods.