Severe flooding and heavy rain in the United Arab Emirates as shown in photos.

• Since the country started recording rainfall, the United Arab Emirates reportedly experienced over 100 mm of rain in a single day, breaking a 75-year record.
• The government issued a red warning and closed offices, schools, and banks.

The closure of Dubai's airport, one of the busiest in the world, was due to flooding caused by storms and heavy rain in some Gulf states on Tuesday.

Since the country began recording rainfall, the United Arab Emirates experienced over 100 mm of rain in a single day, which is a 75-year record.

The local government issued a red warning and closed offices, schools, and banks due to the storms. Meanwhile, at least 19 people died in Oman due to flooding, as reported by local media in other parts of the Middle East.

Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain

Pedestrians cross a flooded street in Dubai

People wade through submerged street

Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets

Dubai's daily life is impacted by adverse weather conditions, as seen in the view of the street following heavy rainfall.

Cars wade through flooded road

A submerged duty machine is seen after heavy rain

Vehicles are stranded on a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai