The National Weather Service issued a rare 'tornado emergency' statement for the area of Blair, Nebraska, after multiple twisters were reported in the area.
The rains were the heaviest experienced by the Gulf state in the 75 years that records have been kept. They brought much of the country to a standstill and caused significant damage.
The National Center of Meteorology in the United Arab Emirates said it tracked the recent storm but didn't target any clouds for seeding ahead of the heavy rains.