Record rainfall disrupts flights in Dubai, UAE hit by severe flooding | Wilnesh News

DUBAI – One of the world’s busiest airports has temporarily halted operations as the United Arab Emirates experiences its heaviest rainfall ever.

Heavy downpour causes flight cancellations, Dubai International Airport delaysPassengers were stranded for hours in the terminal and on the tarmac, which appeared to be underwater in footage seen by CNBC.The airport said Road blockage and flooding As a result, many passengers were unable to reach the airport to catch their departure flights.

Emirates airline grounded Due to “operational challenges” caused by bad weather, all passengers departing from Dubai will be checked in from 8am local time until midnight on Wednesday. Fly Dubai, a low-cost airline owned by the Dubai government, suspended all flights from its hub in the United Arab Emirates until 10 a.m. local time on April 17, citing extreme weather.

The National Meteorological Center confirmed that the eastern emirate of Al Ain has received the highest rainfall in the country. 254.8 mm (10 inches) in 24 hours. More than 100 millimeters of rain fell in the UAE, the highest in the 75 years since rainfall records began in the UAE.

The government has released red warning, closing offices, schools and banks across the country.National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Bureau warn Residents are asked to stay in their homes and park their vehicles on high ground away from flood-prone areas. It is also recommended that the general public take preventive measures to avoid property losses caused by heavy rain, hail, etc.

The main road connecting Dubai to the capital Abu Dhabi was jammed with traffic due to flooding. Footage seen by CNBC showed subways and shopping malls in Dubai flooded, and cars seen floating on roads in many parts of the country.

Storm reportedly hits other parts of Middle East 18 dead in Oman due to flooding.