In pictures: Thunder and rain hit parts of Northern Emirates

The rains at Sham and Wadi Ghalilah in RAK led to flooding in the mountainous areas. Mariam Al Nuaimi / The National

Children play outdoors on waterlogged streets in Ras Al Khaimah. Residents say floods haven't been seen since 1975. Mariam Al Nuaimi / The National

"These rains are a blessing. It came in the right season, which is the beginning of winter, which has a positive effect on the soil and agriculture,” said Khamees Sulaiman, a palm farmer in Shamil.Mariam Al Nuaimi / The National

Ten people were rescued by helicopter after police received a call at about 3.40pm that they were trapped in a wadi in RAK. Mariam Al Nuaimi / The National

Flooding also washed out roads and water rose as high as car bumpers in some areas. Mariam Al Nuaimi / The National

In Fujairah, rain also fell over several areas of the emirate. Wam

The rain brought down temperatures and lifted people's moods. “I think that students should be given a vacation throughout the whole winter season. The UAE isn’t England, we rarely have beautiful weather,” tweeted one resident. Wam

Although the low-pressure system that has resulted in the rough weather will weaken over the next two days, it is expected to return and be stronger on Wednesday, with thunderstorms expected at the height of the unstable weather this weekend. Wam

The National staff