Sunshine on a cloudy day in UAE

Dubai: Heavy rain lashed the UAE on Sunday, turning streets into rivers and slight inclines into lakes.

Traffic was snarled as driving conditions became dangerous and on major streets motorists crawled at a snail's pace to avoid skidding in the wet conditions.
Many an umbrella could be seen sheltering the UAE's residents, while others took to wearing rubbish bin bags and other plastic sheets on their heads.

People could be seen skipping over puddles to avoid getting their feet wet. In mountainous emirates the wadis filled up quickly, with the rushing water transforming the barren landscape. 

On Monday, workers took to the streets across the UAE, starting the significant clean-up operation.