Dubai/Sharjah: Ever since Tuesday’s record rainfall in the UAE, several heroes without capes have been wading through flooded streets to help those stranded in various parts of Dubai and Sharjah. The incredible spirit of humanity and solidarity among these community volunteers has offered a lifeline for marooned residents requiring food, water and medicines. While authorities have ensured most areas in the country are back to normal, some areas remain under stagnant floodwater. Complementing the efforts of government agencies are some existing community organisations and newly formed groups of volunteers most of whom were strangers to each other.