Dubai: In a heartwarming display of compassion amidst the chaos of unprecedented floods in Dubai, Dubai Police officers emerged as heroes after rescuing a cat clinging desperately to a car door handle as floodwaters surged through the citys highways.The viral video, shared by the Government of Dubai Media Office on April 17, captured the dramatic rescue operation. In the footage, a drenched black cat, fully submerged, struggled to keep its head above water as it clung to the car door handle amidst the deluge.Police officer comes to rescue stranded felineDespite the inherent dangers posed by the flooding, Dubai Police officers risked their safety to come to the aid of the stranded feline. Maneuvering through the flooded streets aboard a small inflatable boat, a courageous police officer reached the submerged vehicle where the frightened cat held on tightly. Despite initial resistance and fearful meows from the cat, the officer persevered, eventually coaxing the animal to safety.الراحمون يرحمهم الرحمن.#دبي | @DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/dNJx1ygMxs— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 17, 2024As the boat drifted away from the submerged car, the rescued cat, visibly shaken by its ordeal, cautiously surveyed its surroundings, now safe from the relentless floodwaters.Over 1200 flights cancelledMeanwhile, the flooding wreaked havoc on operations at Dubai International Airport, with a spokesperson from Dubai Airports reporting a total of 1,244 flight cancellations and 41 diversions until Thursday morning. The inundation of runways following heavy rains led to significant disruptions, prompting the partial resumption of operations from Terminal 1 on Thursday morning after efforts to restore normal functioning.Amidst the turmoil caused by the floods, the heartening rescue of the stranded cat serves as a reminder of the unwavering dedication and compassion displayed by Dubai Police officers in safeguarding both human and animal lives during times of crisis.
