Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed Road in April 16, 2024, leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
Delays took place as work continued to clear roads of excess water. Antonie Robertson / The National
Many drivers had no choice but to abandon their waterlogged vehicles and take their chances on foot due to the record rainfall. Antonie Robertson / The National
The UAE was hit by unprecedented flooding on April 16, 2024, than it would expect to receive in more than a year, official figures revealed. Antonie Robertson / The National
Standing water is removed in Dubai after a major storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
Many cars were abandoned in Dubai due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
There was significant damage in parts of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The aftermath of heavy flooding in Dubai, with debris and abandoned cars on the street. Antonie Robertson / The National
Some roads remained waterlogged in parts of Dubai after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
Children play with their bicycles along a waterlogged street in Dubai's Al Furjan district. Pawan Singh / The National
Workers cut a tree uprooted by heavy rains on Tuesday in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Water is drained from a flooded road in Al Furjan after the storm. Pawan Singh / The National
A flooded street in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, after the rain. Victor Besa / The National
Heavy rain in Dubai made parts of Sheikh Zayed Road impassable. Antonie Robertson/The National
The storm left cars marooned on flooded streets. Antonie Robertson/ The National
Many areas became impassable due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
Drivers abandoned their cars at the side of roads amid high floodwaters. Antonie Robertson/ The National
People attempt to navigate the floodwaters in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
A flooded section of road near Sheikh Zayed motorway after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
People in Dubai walk from their cars after high floodwaters made the road impassable. Antonie Robertson / The National
A partially submerged car following the heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
Recovery work gets under way after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Large puddles and areas of water in Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Work begins after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Recovery work gets under way in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Some minor damage in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A man washes away debris after the rain in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Work gets under way after heavy rain hit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Passengers check flight information on screens at the Dubai International Airport. AFP
A worker cuts through a downed tree with a chainsaw after a major storm in Dubai. AP
A car drives through floodwaters in Dubai. AP

Heavy rain hits Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Workers cut down a tree that was uprooted by the storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A vehicle submerged on a waterlogged road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A fence is blown over during the storm in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Vehicles splash through the Dubai – Abu Dhabi motorway during the heavy rain in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
A vehicle drives through a flooded road on a wet day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Two men navigate Dubai's flooded roads on a raft made from gas cylinders. Antonie Robertson / The National
Trying to keep flooding out of a business in Al Quoz, Dubai. According to some measurements, 158mm of rain fell in 24 hours. Antonie Robertson / The National
One pedestrian is still smiling despite the flooding, in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Waves form in Dubai floodwaters. Nic Ridley/ The National
Dark clouds over Aldar headquarters in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi. Evelyn Lau / The National
Wrapped up for the elements in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
More storms are forecast for Dubai, with dark skies overhead. Nic Ridley/ The National
A young boy goes for a walk on a rainy day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Heavy rain fell for several hours in Dubai on Tuesday morning, in what forecasters said was the first wave of stormy weather. Antonie Robertson / The National
Lightning strikes in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Roy Cooper/ The National
There were large puddles in Dubai after heavy rain overnight. Antonie Robertson/The National
A cyclist travels amid clean-up efforts in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
A motorist's car is stranded on a flooded Dubai road, following torrential rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
Clean-up efforts are under way in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
Dark clouds linger over Dubai with more adverse weather forecast. Antonie Robertson/The National
Dark skies over Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Zoya Thomas/ The National
Forecasters warned of 'hazardous weather events' until Wednesday evening. Antonie Robertson/The National
Workers clear standing water in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Drivers faced a difficult commute after heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Clean-up efforts began in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National