Dubai's Airport and Roads Disrupted for Third Day Amid Heavy Rain and Flooding: 1,285 Flights Cancelled or Diverted
Heavy rains caused major disruptions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, resulting in the cancellation or diversion of over 1,200 flights and significant flooding of homes, malls, offices, and highways.
Dubai airport, a major international hub, experienced three consecutive days of disruption, with Emirates and flydubai resuming check-ins after thousands of delayed passengers clogged the facility.
The airport aims to return to "something approaching normality" within 24 hours.
Approximately 1,244 flights were cancelled and 41 were diverted due to heavy rains in the Middle East, causing flooding in homes, malls, offices, and highways.
Traffic congestion persisted two days after the storms, with one major road completely blocked and multiple junctions cut off.
Climate experts attribute the record-breaking rains to global warming.
Karim Elgendy, an engineering consultant and think tank associate, stated that this is not surprising news.
The text discusses the anticipation of increased rainfall variability, leading to more extreme weather events, droughts, and intense rainfall.
Dubai airport has been affected by this trend, resulting in chaotic scenes with stranded travelers seeking flight information.
Despite resumed check-ins, over 200 departures were listed as delayed or cancelled on the airport's website.