thank you very much for coming on, that is debra katz, i for coming on, that is debra katz, an employment weather attribution has released a study into the influence of climate change on the heavy rainfall that impacted the united arab emirates and 0man last week. the study is not conclusive, as scientists say they do not have enough data from previous storms to be definitive. however, they say there's no alternative explanation, other than climate change, for heavier rainfall. they are also sure that cloud seeding did not play any role. severe flooding led to 20 deaths in oman and four in the uae, significant damages to cars and buildings, and huge travel disruptions, with more than 1,000 cancelled flights at dubai international airport. the rainfall was the heaviest to hit the uae in 75 years. joining me now is our climate editor, justin rowlatt. what does the study say about the role of climate change the numbers were extraordinary, the amount of rain that fell in 24—hour days was more than a year. aha, amount of rain that fell in 24-hour days was more than a year.- days was more than