UAE hit by heavy rain for a third day - in pictures

  • Clouds over Abu Dhabi, as seen from Reem Island. Gareth Cox / The National
    Clouds over Abu Dhabi, as seen from Reem Island. Gareth Cox / The National
  • A man walks with an umbrella as heavy rain hits Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
    A man walks with an umbrella as heavy rain hits Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
  • Heavy rain fell across the UAE while safety alerts were issued over more adverse weather to come. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
    Heavy rain fell across the UAE while safety alerts were issued over more adverse weather to come. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
  • Another day of heavy rain and flooding in central Abu Dhabi as the National Centre of Meteorology forecast downpours, thunder and windspeeds of up to 55kph for March 25. Victor Besa / The National
    Another day of heavy rain and flooding in central Abu Dhabi as the National Centre of Meteorology forecast downpours, thunder and windspeeds of up to 55kph for March 25. Victor Besa / The National
  • After two days of torrential downpours, residents in the capital were preparing for the rain with waterproof clothing or the ever-reliable umbrella. Victor Besa / The National
    After two days of torrential downpours, residents in the capital were preparing for the rain with waterproof clothing or the ever-reliable umbrella. Victor Besa / The National
  • In Sharjah City at Clock Tower roundabout, this resident improvised with a reusable plastic bag to keep the rain off. Antonie Robertson/The National
    In Sharjah City at Clock Tower roundabout, this resident improvised with a reusable plastic bag to keep the rain off. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Some residents who braved the rain in Sharjah City chose to move as fast as they could through the raindrops. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Some residents who braved the rain in Sharjah City chose to move as fast as they could through the raindrops. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Birds of a feather gather as the rain falls in Satwa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Birds of a feather gather as the rain falls in Satwa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Covering your property from the rain in Satwa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Covering your property from the rain in Satwa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National