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BREAKING Dubai Airport flooded following heavy thunderstorms

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Last updated: April 16, 2024, 17:13 UTC
Published: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 16:45 UTC
Category: News
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors
Data: Dubai DXB
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Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended due to a severe storm.

Operations at DXB were suspended for 25 minutes due to the intense storm and rain.

Dubai Airport today after heavy rainfall

Video from Zaheer Kunnath bhai pic.twitter.com/KZs6XLjOS5

— Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) April 16, 2024

A total of 21 outbound and 24 inbound flights cancelled as well as three flights diverted to other neighboring airports, a spokesperson told Gulf News.

#BreakingNow LIVE PICTURES FROM #DUBAI AIRPORT#Dubai #dubairains #dubairain #dubaiweather #DubaiPortaPottyvideo #plane #BREAKING_NEWS #BREAK pic.twitter.com/Hr8C9awrNt

— Headlinesnow (@Headlineznow) April 16, 2024
2 years agoApril 16, 2024, 15:08 UTC

The airport is currently in IFR

Heavy thunderstorms rain are challenging flight operations today. The airport is currently in IFR with wind shear reported.

Earlier today, an Emirates A380 from Paris CDG made a tough approach with not less than 17 left and right turns!

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