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UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are experiencing delays to flights as heavy rain falls in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Due to adverse weather conditions, multiple Emirates’ flights to and from Dubai International Airport are experiencing delays or disruptions, according to an update published by the company on its official X account. The company said: “We are working hard to get all affected passengers to their final destination safely, and will provide updates as soon as possible”. UAE rain causes delays for Emirates and Etihad flights Due to the adverse weather conditions, including heavy rains in Abu Dhabi (AUH) on April 17, some Etihad Airways flights may be delayed, the airline said in a statement. “Guests are advised to regularly check etihad.com for the latest information about their flight departure and allow plenty of time to travel to the airport,” added the statement. “Etihad will be working closely with guests affected by any disruption to assist them with changes to their itineraries and to reach their final destination. “The safety and comfort of our guests and crew is our number one priority and we regret any inconvenience caused.” Meanwhile, low-cost carrier FlyDubai halted all departures from Dubai International Airport until at least 10am […]
11 months ago
An Emirati man died on Tuesday after his car was swept away in a wadi in Ras Al Khaimah, as per the emirate’s police. The 40-year-old man died after trying to enter Wadi Isfni with his vehicle, which is located in the southern areas of the emirate. Due to heavy rainfall across the country, the water level in the valley had increased, leading to flooding. The authority warned the public of avoid such areas and flowing valleys during hazardous rainy weather. It also offered its condolences to his family.
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Dubai-based carrier Emirates has announced the suspension of check-ins for passengers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) from 8:00AM today until midnight, citing “bad weather and road conditions.” “Passengers arriving in Dubai and already in transit will continue to be processed for their flights,” the airline clarified in a post on Wednesday. Emirates is suspending check-in for passengers departing @DXB from 8:00am on 17 April until midnight, due to operational challenges caused by bad weather and road conditions. Affected customers can contact their booking agent or visit https://t.co/H1klWYurOd for rebooking. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/88P1WJHB2n — Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) April 17, 2024 “Customers can expect delays in departures and arrivals, and are advised to check the latest flight schedules,” Emirates said. “We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Emirates is working hard to restore our scheduled operations, and our teams will provide all possible support to affected customers.” On Tuesday, the UAE recorded the heaviest rainfall in 75 years as downpours swept the country, leaving behind floods and leading to flight cancellations from DXB. Some flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled amid heavy rain and adverse weather in the UAE. Around 17 flights in and out of DXB were cancelled on Tuesday, and airlines […]
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Dubai International Airport (DXB) has strongly advised passengers not to come to the airport “unless absolutely necessary” due to major operational disruptions caused by severe weather conditions. “Flooding and road blockages have left limited transport options for arriving and departing guests,” DXB said in a statement early Wednesday. ⚠️We advise you NOT to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary.Flights continue to be delayed and diverted. Please check your flight status directly with your airline. We are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible in very challenging conditions. — DXB (@DXB) April 17, 2024 This comes after the UAE saw the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, leading to major flooding and several flight cancellations. The airport, one of the region’s major travel hubs, is experiencing delayed, diverted, and cancelled flights as heavy rainfall has flooded roads and halted ground transportation in Dubai. Displaced flight crews have also impacted flight operations and the airport stated that recovery efforts will take significant time. Passengers were urged to check their flight status directly with airlines before considering travel to the airport. The airport acknowledged that flights continue to be delayed and diverted due to the challenging weather conditions. Emergency response teams are […]
11 months ago
Dubai has extended the remote working period for govt employees as well as private school students amid escalating unstable weather conditions in the country. All federal entities and private schools will operate remotely on Wednesday, April 17. This also applies to nurseries and universities in the emirate, as per an announcement by the KHDA. Private sector institutions have also been encouraged to implement the remote work system tomorrow and take necessary measures to ensure safety for all. The move comes after Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan had directed work-from-home for all federal workers and private school students in the emirate on Tuesday, April 15, after weather warnings from Monday. Earlier, the UAE announced remote work for all government employees on Tuesday, April 16. Public schools have been directed to observe distance learning on both April 16 and 17.
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The UAE has issued a red alert weather warning for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and locations across the country as heavy rains continue to fall. The National Centre of Meteorology shared the alert, advising people in the country to be “extremely vigilant”. As well as the red alert notice, issued for Tuesday April 16 and Wednesday April 17, there are also yellow and orange alerts for large parts of the country. UAE red alert weather warningIn a message on social media, the NCM explained that a red alert means “Hazardous weather events of exceptional severity are forecast” #تنبيه #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Alert_#NCM pic.twitter.com/Pz58p6cmMP — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 16, 2024 The warning comes as the UAE has moved public sector institutions to remote working rules and Dubai has ordered private schools to switch to remote learning. Heavy rain has struck across the country, with roads flooding and flights from Dubai International Airport being cancelled. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory regarding the weather condition across the country over the coming days. NCM announced that until Tuesday afternoon, the country will experience convective clouds over coastal areas moving towards Eastern and Western regions associated with rainfall of different […]
11 months ago
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the postponement of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 semi-final first leg match between Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates and Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia. This decision comes as a result of adverse weather conditions. Originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain at 8 p.m. local time, the match has been rescheduled due to an advisory from the UAE authorities. In light of concerns for the safety of fans, players, and stakeholders, the UAE Football Association has taken the precautionary measure of suspending all football activities for Tuesday. The new date for the match has been set for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. It will still be held at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, and the kick-off time remains unchanged
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Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, transforming streets into rivers and even submerging a runway at Dubai Airport. Social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showcasing the deluge and its aftermath, as daylight turned to darkness by mid-afternoon amidst the downpour. Images captured the alarming rise in water levels at Dubai Airport, where planes stood grounded on what appeared to be a makeshift waterway rather than a functioning runway. Airport operations were temporarily halted for 25 minutes due to the severe storm, impacting both arrivals and departures. Flydubai, a prominent airline based in Dubai, announced flight disruptions and cancelations as a result of the volatile weather conditions. Meanwhile, the National Center of Meteorology warned of continued thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across coastal areas, with the possibility of hail in some regions. The weather agency forecast the persistence of thunderclouds moving eastward and northward until Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by lightning and thunder. Cloud formations were expected to diminish gradually from Tuesday afternoon onwards. Authorities urged caution on the roads, particularly in areas prone to flooding, and advised against venturing near valleys or water accumulations. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization called on […]
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Thunder rumbling non-stop and lightning streaking through the skies wake UAE residents as heavy rainfall batters the country late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Unstable weather conditions will continue to impact the UAE from Monday through Wednesday due to an extension of a “low surface pressure” and two waves of unstable weather to move across the country on Tuesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced. As the inclement weather peaks on Tuesday, April 16. 1.37pm: Road closure towards Jebel Ali Dubai’s RTA asked motorists using Al Asayel and First Al Khail Streets coming from the Business Bay area towards Jebel Ali to use alternative roads such as Al Khail Street and Sheikh Zayed Road. 1.15pm: Ring road in Kalba closed The Sharjah Police announced the temporary closure of the ring road in Kalba due to the accumulation of rainwater and the overflowing valley. Motorists have been asked to use alternative routes. 1.11pm: Al Ain house flooded Residents in an apartment building in Al Ain’s Al Qattarah area grappled on Tuesday as water gushed into their home from all directions. The water levels rose above ankle level, flooding the entire flat. In the short clip, water could be seen pouring through the […]
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Dubai Metro has extended its operating hours for Tuesday (April 16) until 3 a.m. on Wednesday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced. The extended hours are aimed at easing mass transit during the ongoing unstable weather conditions across the UAE. For #DubaiMetro users, #RTA in #Dubai informs you that the metro operating hours will be extended on April 16, 2024, until 3:00 AM (next day), this extension is to ease your trips during rainy conditions. #YourComfortMatters pic.twitter.com/vK4TdDshLf — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 16, 2024 Residents across the country woke up to black skies and heavy downpours on Tuesday, with the wet spell expected to last until Wednesday morning. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), unstable weather with rain, thunder, lightning, and hail has been forecast across the Emirates from Monday evening until midday on Wednesday. The NCM on Tuesday issued yellow and orange alerts for a significant portion of the country, reporting heavy rain in several areas, including hail in the Al Dhafra region and thunder and lightning in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, and Sharjah. It warned of “hazardous weather events” and wind speeds of up to 70 kph, asking motorists to “avoid driving unless necessary” and to […]
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