The United Arab Emirates is attempting to dry out after the heaviest rain ever recorded in the desert nation.
The deluge flooded Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights through the world’s busiest hub for international travel – including routes to and from Glasgow.
Streets in Dubai and other emirates were flooded and vehicles stranded as the rainfall surpassed the usual amount for one year in the region.
The state-run WAM news agency called the rain “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949”.
5. Shoppers brave floods in UAE
A man stands in a flooded street following heavy rains in Sharjah, UAE. Photo: AHMED RAMAZAN
6. Cars battle flooded streets on early morning drive
Motorists drive along a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai early this morning. Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE
7. Dubai van stranded in flood
Vehicles are stranded on a flooded street following torrential rain in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai. Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE