Some areas of Qatar received almost half-a-year's worth of rainfall in just a few hours as thunderstorms struck, AFP reported, citing the Qatar Meteorology Department.According to a rain chart issued by the department, Shehaimiya in the northwestern part of Qatar received nearly 31mm of rainfall Sunday, compared to the annual rainfall of 77mm in the country.On their part, the authorities concerned said efforts had been stepped up to clear rainwater from different parts of the country.Rain emergency teams started removing accumulated rainwater right after the downpour in the State to ensure traffic flow on highways and streets and in residential areas, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment tweeted.
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