After the Storm: Resilience and Recovery
Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Between April 15 and 17, 2024, the United Arab Emirates experienced an unprecedented weather event, bringing the heaviest recorded rainfall within 24 hours since climate data collection began in 1949. Captured in Sharjah, these images document the aftermath of the floods—abandoned vehicles, submerged roads, and damaged infrastructure—alongside the efforts to rebuild and recover.
Through aerial and ground-level perspectives, the photographs reveal both the scale of destruction and the determination of those working to restore normalcy. From the stillness of flooded streets to the ongoing recovery efforts, this collection serves as a visual record of a historic climate event, highlighting the impact of extreme weather and the resilience of communities in its wake.
From National Reserve to National Reservoir
Submerged I
Submerged II
Submerged III
Making Way
Big Bathtub
Fallen Mammoth
Mammoth Recovery
Unseen Heroes I
Unseen Heroes II
The Cleanup
Abandoned I
Abandoned II
Hard at Work
Destruction I
Destruction II
Destruction III
Before and After
Beached Whale
Underwater
Draining the Floodwaters
