A powerful storm system battered major cities in the Arabian Peninsula. This slow-moving storm system brought extraordinary rainfall to the UAE, causing widespread flooding, disrupting transport, and overwhelming areas like Dubai and Abu Dhabi with water levels far above annual averages.

Images show parts of the United Arab Emirates completely dry on April 3 and then covered in water after storms hit on April 19.

The United Arab Emirates experienced its heaviest rains in 75 years, leading to severe flooding across the region. NASA, the American space agency, has released striking images showing the extent of the flooding after the recent downpours.