Burj Khalifa hit by lightning as Dubai suffers flooding after storms and heavy rainfall

Dubai has been hit by overnight flooding after "intense downpours" hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue warnings.

Dramatic pictures were posted online by the Dubai Media Office and others of lightning striking the 829m/2,722ft Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Authorities in the UAE activated emergency measures and issued safety alerts across the country, Gulf News said.

Iran war latest - 'Reckless' strikes condemned "Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds" swept across large parts of the UAE from Thursday into early Friday. An unstable weather system caused "lightning, booming thunder and intense downpours in several cities.