Floods in Qatar as almost a year's rain falls in one day

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Floods in Qatar as almost a year's rain falls in one day

Other footage showed rainwater running downstairs inside buildings as workers desperately tried to mop up.

Qatar's National Library, close and said it would remain shut on Sunday to ensure the "safety of our users".

The US embassy also said it would be closed on Sunday, "due to weather conditions".

The extent of the flooding may cause concern for the authorities who have spent billions on major infrastructure projects ahead of hosting the World Cup in 2022.