“We’re in contact with UAE authorities and the airways to facilitate stranded passengers. Common updates from airways are being conveyed to vacationers.Reduction measures have been prolonged in affiliation with Indian group organizations,” the Consulate of India mentioned in a submit on X (formeerly Twitter).
The consulate additionally mentioned that it was in contact with the airways to assist the stranded passengers, and that the emergency numbers will proceed working until normalcy is restored.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Indian embassy had issued helpline numbers for Indians affected by the climate situations in Dubai.
“Helpline numbers for Indian residents affected by the intense climate situations in Dubai and northern Emirates and needing assist: +971501205172, +971569950590, +971507347676, +971585754213,” the consulate mentioned in a submit on X (previously Twitter).
Flights from India to Dubai confronted vital disruption as heavy rains induced flooding on the Dubai Worldwide Airport, one of many world’s busiest. Air India and IndiGo cancelled their providers on Wednesday, affecting journey plans for a lot of passengers.
Delhi airport noticed ten flights to Dubai and 9 incoming flights from Dubai cancelled on Wednesday.
Meteorological experiences point out that roughly 20 millimeters (0.79 inches) of rain drenched Dubai late Monday, with the storm intensifying round 9am on Tuesday. By day’s finish, town had gathered greater than 142 millimeters (5.59 inches) of rain. Sometimes, Dubai experiences a mean annual rainfall of 94.7 millimeters (3.73 inches) at its worldwide airport.
(With inputs from companies)
