Dubai floods: Indian embassy in UAE urges citizens to reschedule their travel

The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday (Apr 19) issued an advisory for Indian passengers travelling or transiting through airports to reschedule their non-essential travel till flight operations normalise. A storm hit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman earlier this week bringing record rainfall. Dubai is one of the worst-affected regions in the UAE.

Due to the worsening weather conditions, the Dubai International Airport temporarily limited the number of inbound flights. 

In the advisory which was posted on X, the Indian embassy said, "The Airport Authorities have advised that passengers may travel to the Airport ONLY AFTER final confirmation from the respective airlines regarding the departure date and time of the respective flights. In light of the above advisory, inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport are advised to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise."

"In order to assist Indian nationals at the Dubai International Airport, the Consulate General of India in Dubai has operationalized emergency helpline numbers which have been functional since April 17, 2024," the advisory added. 

The embassy also listed helpline numbers that are operational 24x7.

Meanwhile, the Consulate General of India in Dubai said that they were in constant touch with UAE authorities and airlines, facilitating connections between stranded Indian passengers and their families.

"We are in touch with UAE authorities and the airlines to facilitate stranded passengers. Regular updates from airlines are being conveyed to travellers. Relief measures have been extended in association with Indian community organizations," the consulate general said in a post on X.