Photos: UAE rain recovery efforts in full swing

Teams from police, civil defence, municipality and other departments unify their response

Published: April 18, 2024 12:15 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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The recent heavy rainfall in the UAE presented an extraordinary situation, requiring an equally extraordinary response, a response that was duly met by the government, the private sector, and the community at large. Image Credit: X/Dubai Media Office

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Whether it was the police, civil defence, municipality, transport, education, health or other regulators, the officials went beyond their call of duty to handle the emergency at hand.. Such collaboration is vital during crises to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. Above, members of the Dubai Civil Defence use a bowser to remove water in Dubai. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Workers pump out the rainwater accumulated around Jamal Abdul Nasser Street in Sharjah. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Still from a video clip posted by Abu Dhabi Media Office on X showing policemen managing traffic after the rain. Image Credit: X/Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Tankers have been on the roads since Tuesday. After record rainfall in the UAE on Tuesday, Sharjah City Municipality on Wednesday said that 600 personnel and 670 water tanker trucks and pumps have been deployed to drain rainwater. Image Credit: WAM

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Dubai civil defence teams are attempting to deliver the necessary supplies to the homes of those affected by the adverse weather conditions. Image Credit: X/Dubai Media Office

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UAE Civil Defence officials worked round the clock to assist those in need. Image Credit: X/Dubai Media Office

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A view of Sheikh Zayed Road on Thursday evening. Though most Dubai roads have been opened for traffic, motorists are advised to avoid some roads, which are still partially closed due to rainwater logging after recording breaking rains in the UAE on April 16 and 17. Image Credit: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News

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A day after record rainfall hit the UAE, officials in Abu Dhabi emirate continue to help residents affected by Tuesday’s unstable weather. Image Credit: Afra Alnofeli/Gulf News

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Dubai Civil Defence teams were on their toes helping motorists stuck on waterlogged roads. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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People work to move a stalled vehicle in flood waters after heavy rainfall in Dubai's Dubai Sports City district. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Dubai Police's efforts to serve road users in light of the rainy weather the emirate experienced. Image Credit: X/Dubai Media Office

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority team deals with water puddles to ensure everyone's safety. Image Credit: X/Dubai Media Office

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Dubai policemen managing traffic after the rain. Image Credit: X/Dubai Media Office

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Civil defence trucks drive through a road flooded by heavy rains in a residential community in Dubai. Image Credit: Reuters

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