Unprecedented rains affect flights at Dubai International Airport

He Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the worldSome flights were diverted this Tuesday due to heavy rains that caused widespread flooding in the UAE and other Gulf countries.

The air base in the emirate’s economic capital, where more than 100 flights were expected on Tuesday night, had already Suspended first his operations The storm caused chaos for 25 minutes, a rare occurrence in the desert country.

The airport confirmed the closure of incoming flights at 7:26 pm local time (3:26 pm Madrid time) and said it was working to restore normal operations as soon as possible; announced later “gradual restoration”Two hours later,

Dubai has been paralyzed Flood caused by torrential rains, Three other Gulf countries, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman, where 18 people died, also suffered heavy flooding.

“Due to the exceptional weather conditions, Dubai International Airport is temporarily diverting flights scheduled for this afternoon until the situation improves,” a Dubai Airports spokesperson previously said. Departure flights continueSaid.

Emirates Airline said this will suspend He check-in for passengersDue to operational challenges due to poor weather and road conditions the airport will have to be abandoned from 8am (04:00 Madrid) until midnight on Wednesday.

main Dubai shopping mall floodedAccording to images published on social networks, as well as on the streets and metro station.

broken roads, closed schools

Some roads collapsed, residential areas were heavily flooded and many residents reported leaks from roofs, doors and windows.

schools have been closed The emirate is also expected to remain closed on Wednesday as more heavy rain is expected. The Dubai government has also extended teleworking for its employees until Wednesday.

semi-finals of Champions League Asian among the Emirati club al ain and saudi club al hilalThe meeting scheduled for Tuesday in Al Ain has been postponed for 24 hours. Some areas of the emirate recorded more than 80 millimeters of rain in 24 hours, close to the annual average of about 100 mm.

He National Meteorological Center “Residents are urged to take all precautions and stay away from flooded areas,” a message posted on Twitter said.