Dubai streets still flooded as authorities scramble to clean up

Streets remain flooded in Dubai after the heaviest rainfall in the United Arab Emirates in 75 years. The flooding caused travel chaos as Dubai airport grounded flights and closed its terminals. As flood waters recede, some people are taking matters into their own hands using kayaks to rescue stranded residents. Up to 259.5mm (10.2in) of rain fell on the usually arid country on Tuesday, with neighbouring countries also hit by heavy rain earlier in the week. In Oman, 20 people died, including 10 schoolchildren, when their vehicle was swept away

Dubai floods: Chaos, queues and submerged cars after UAE hit by record rains