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Rain in UAE: Flights cancelled, diverted from Dubai airports

Airport passengers are advised to use Dubai Metro and check traffic updates to get to DXB

Last updated: November 17, 2023 | 11:43

Dhanusha Gokulan, Chief Reporter

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Authorities in the UAE are issuing traffic and weather updates to ensure the safety of the residents on Friday.

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Dubai: Dubai International Airports has confirmed that adverse weather conditions have resulted in flights from various destinations to be either cancelled or diverted.

A Dubai Airports spokesperson said, “As of 10am UAE time, 13 inbound flights were diverted to neighbouring airports while six outbound flights were cancelled.”

“Dubai Airports recommends passengers to use the Dubai Metro where possible, check traffic updates and plan extra time to get to DXB,” added the statement.

Dubai Airports said it is working closely with airlines, control authorities and other service partners at DXB to minimise any inconvenience to customers.