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 X early Wednesday.
“Customers can expect delays to 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 downpour 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 issued statements advising passengers to monitor weather reports and allow extra time to make journeys to the airport.
As well as flight cancellations, some journeys were redirected to other airports, DXB said in a statement.
Early Monday, DXB advised passengers “not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary.”
UAE issues red, yellow, orange weather alerts
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a red alert weather warning as heavy rain was expected to continue into Wednesday, advising people to be “extremely vigilant.”
In a message on social media, the NCM explained that a red alert means “Hazardous weather events of exceptional severity are forecast.”
As well as the red alert notice issued for Tuesday and Wednesday, there were also yellow and orange alerts for large parts of the country.
An official government statement confirmed that all of its entities would continue remote working in the city on Wednesday, April 17. Private sector employers were also urged to adopt remote-work patterns.
Private schools have switched to remote learning.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority confirmed that all private schools, nurseries and universities in the country must offer distance learning to protect the safety of pupils and staff.
A KHDA statement said: “In light of prevailing weather conditions and keeping in mind the safety of students and staff, Dubai private schools, nurseries, and universities must continue to offer distance learning on Wednesday, April 17.”
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