Flood Situation in Dubai: Surat Flight Delayed by 5 Hours Due to Airport Water Inundation, Today’s Flight May Face Disruptions
In the wake of heavy rainfall lasting two days due to a severe cyclone, Dubai Airport has witnessed significant flooding, leading to the suspension of all air operations. According to reports, the Dubai Airport Authority has temporarily halted operations until further notice.
This disruption has affected flights from Dubai to Surat, with one flight arriving at Surat Airport five hours behind schedule.
Airport Access Roads Flooded After Heavy Rainfall in UAE
Recent videos shared across various social media platforms depict the inundation of runways at airports in the UAE following heavy rainfall. The footage reveals waterlogging not only at Dubai Airport but also at Sharjah Airport.
The access roads leading to these airports have been completely submerged, complicating travel to and from the terminals.
Flight Delayed by Five Hours
No official announcements have been made by Air India Express or IndiGo Airlines regarding flights from Surat to Dubai or Sharjah. However, last night’s flight from Dubai to Surat, scheduled to arrive at 10:40 PM, faced a significant delay of five hours.
The flight eventually landed at Surat Airport at 3:27 AM. There is a possibility that today’s flight from Surat to Dubai may also be affected by the aftermath of the delay.
Cancellation of 45 Inbound and Outbound Flights
Temporary suspension of operations occurred at Dubai International (DXB) Airport on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in the cancellation of 45 inbound and outbound flights.
Passengers were cautioned that flight delays and disruptions could continue into Wednesday morning due to the inclement weather.
Delayed Departures Likely Due to Congested Access Roads
Dubai airports have reported extensive congestion on the access roads surrounding Dubai. This congestion may lead to delays and disruptions in early hours departures on Wednesday, April 17, due to the current unstable weather conditions.
UAE Authorities Urge Residents to Stay Indoors Amid Severe Storms
On Tuesday, UAE authorities issued a plea to residents to remain indoors as heavy storms ravaged the region. The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority emphasized the importance of safety, advising people to only leave their homes in “extreme necessity”.
Dubai airports also announced the cancellation of 17 flights due to the weather conditions. The early hours of Tuesday saw torrential rainfall and strong winds across much of the UAE, prompting appropriate weather warnings. Meanwhile, sudden heavy rainfall in Oman’s eastern coast.
