Weather forces DXB to divert arriving flights

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Operations continue to be significantly disrupted at Dubai International (DXB) airport due to heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday, April 16.

Dubai Airports confirmed that inbound flights are being temporarily diverted until the weather conditions improve, while departures will continue to operate.

Travellers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest information on the status of their flight, allow significant extra travel time to the airport, and use Dubai Metro where possible.

Earlier in the day, services were temporarily suspended for 25 minutes, but later recommenced.

"There is major flooding on access roads around Dubai leading to the airport and current weather forecasts indicate that the unsettled weather will continue to cause delays and disruption into the early hours of Wednesday, April 17," a Dubai Airports spokesperson said in a statement.

 

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