Sharjah flooding cleanup ongoing after heavy rain - in pictures

Sharjah was subject to some of the most severe flooding following heavy rain on Thursday and Friday. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
After days of almost relentless rain, Majaz 3 area was one of the most severely affected parts of Sharjah
The municipality sent out teams equipped with heavy duty water pumps to clear neighbourhoods of floodwater
Sharjah Municipality said it had cleared floodwater from main roads and vital community areas
In Sharjah, residents navigated the floods by whatever means they could find
The cleanup continues in Sharjah, with more rain forecast for midweek
Supermarket owner Hanif Khan managed to avoid major losses
Noushad Ahmed, who has owned Jamal Al Tamimi Designing for two years, put waterproof foam on the glass display for protection
Authorities are working to clear remaining water and restore services