Cairo, Apr. 17, (dpa/GNA) – Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest, on Wednesday advised passengers not to head to the hub “unless absolutely necessary,” after the city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suffered flooding from the heaviest rainfall seen in decades.
The airport said flights are being delayed and diverted. “We are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible in very challenging conditions,” the airport added in a social media post.
Footage circulating on social media showed the airport’s runways flooded and planes attempting to navigate pools of water.
Emirates, Dubai’s flagship carrier, said it has suspended check-in at the Dubai airport for departing passengers until midnight due to what it called “operational challenges” caused by bad weather and road conditions.
At least 20 flights, due to depart from Dubai airport, were cancelled on Tuesday, affecting destinations including India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia…