Dubai Airport flooded after heavy rains, Emirates airline suspends check-in (VIDEO)

Abu Dhabi: UAE flag carrier Emirates is suspending check-in for flights departing from Dubai International Airport on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. local time (4:00 GMT) until midnight due to bad weather and road conditions.

"Emirates is suspending check-in for passengers departing from Dubai International Airport from 8:00 a.m. on April 17 until midnight, due to operational challenges caused by bad weather and road conditions," the airline said on X.

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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 >

Passengers are advised to contact their booking agent or visit the company's website to rebook. The company also said that visitors arriving in Dubai and already in transit would continue to be processed.

Dubai International Airport said on social media that it was experiencing significant disruptions caused by heavy rainfall, adding that waterlogging and road closures limited transportation options for arriving and departing visitors. The airport also reported flight delays and diversions.

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Flooding and road blockages have left limited transport options for arriving and departing guests.
Flights are delayed/diverted and impacted by displaced crew.
Recovery will take some time. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we work through these challenges.

— DXB (@DXB) April 17, 2024 >

Abnormally heavy rains lashed at the UAE on Tuesday, causing flooding and disruptions. Dubai suffered the most as the rain resulted in the flooding of roads, including those leading to the Dubai airport, and disrupted one of the two subway lines. People were advised to remain at home, and public workers and schools were asked to work from home.