Dubai airport operations halted amid record rainfall: Details

United Arab Emirates (UAE) temporarily halted airport operations due to record breaking heavy rainfall

Dubai airport operations halted amid record rainfall: Details
Dubai airport operations halted amid record rainfall: Details

Dubai International Airport (DXB),one of the world’s busiest airport has temporarily halted operations as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday.

As informed by NDTV, Dubai Airports is advising people to avoid travelling, unless it's urgent because of the unusual weather in the country.

Dubai Airports mentioned that flights are still being delayed and rerouted and the passengers should get in touch with their airlines for the most up to date details on their flight status.

Dubai Airports reassures passengers that they are putting in a lot of effort to get operations back on track as fast as they can, even though the conditions are tough.

Emirates Airlines added that procedures for passengers arriving in Dubai and transit passengers will continue.

Similarly, Emirates Airlines has chosen to halt travel arrangements for passengers leaving from Dubai, beginning at 8:00 am on Wednesday, April 17th, until midnight on April 18th.

This decision is due to operational difficulties caused by severe weather and road conditions.

Emirates Airlines also mentioned that procedures for passengers arriving in Dubai and those in transit will proceed as usual.

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