Dubai rains: Emirates suspends check-ins for departures today; all airlines impacted
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 () Flights to and from Dubai, a major hub for Indian travelers, face disruptions due to heavy rainfall in the UAE, the most in 75 years. With about 75 daily flights from India to Dubai, operations by Indian and UAE airlines are impacted. Industry sources report 30-40 Indian flights affected on Monday and Tuesday due to the weather conditions.
The United Arab Emirates witnessed an unprecedented deluge, marking its most substantial rainfall on record since 1949. Described as a "historic weather event" by the state-run WAM news agency, the widespread downpour across the UAE is attributed to a combination of factors, including cloud seeding...
Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted normalcy in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as flight operations were hampered and bus services suspended in Dubai following the downpour. Reports indicated five inbound..