Locals in Sharjah, a city north of Dubai, were seen rafting through the city's submerged streets after record-breaking rain fell on the United Arab Emirates.

The country recorded its heaviest rainfall in recorded history. Up to 259.5mm (10.2in) of rain fell on Tuesday.

This footage was filmed on April 18.

The United Arab Emirates is grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill. In Dubai, operations at the airport remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway, resulting in flight diversions, delays and cancellations.
Video from Al Khan area in Sharjah shows people using boats on road submerged in water as their transportation mode .