{
  "id": 17445206,
  "title": "Dubai's 10.3km stormwater tunnel reaches 60 metres underground, serves 500 sq km",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/dubais-10-3km-stormwater-tunnel-reaches-60-metres-underground-serves",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T17:39:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-103km-stormwater-tunnel-reaches-60-metres-underground-serves-500-sq-km-1.500731136"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's stormwater drainage system has expanded with a 10.3-kilometre-long tunnel, reaching depths of up to 60 metres underground. This Deep Tunnel Drainage Project is set to serve an area of 500 square kilometres, significantly enhancing the city's ability to manage stormwater. The project, a testament to Dubai's commitment to sustainable infrastructure, also incorporates a sophisticated pumping system with four main pumps, each capable of handling 36 cubic metres of water per second. The benefits of this initiative extend to key areas such as Jebel Ali, the Expo 2020 site, Dubai South, and Al Maktoum International Airport City. By investing in this advanced drainage network, Dubai aims to ensure its resilience against changing weather patterns and to maintain its status as a leading global city.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the emirate's stormwater drainage network, highlighting a 10.3-kilometre-deep tunnel system designed to improve drainage efficiency and strengthen the city's resilience to changing weather conditions. The Deep Tunnel Drainage Project extends 10.3 kilometres, with depths ranging from 40 to 60 metres below ground and an internal…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}