Dubai Airports: Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended due to a severe storm

Weather of Arabia - Dubai Airports announced that operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended for 25 minutes due to a severe storm. In a statement, Dubai Airports called on travelers to check the status of their flights with airline companies.

The statement said, "Due to the weather conditions, we are currently experiencing some delays in arriving and departing flights. Accordingly, nine departing flights and eight arriving flights were canceled this morning, and three flights were diverted to other airports."

The corporation said in its account on the “X” platform that, due to weather conditions, we are currently facing some delays in arriving and departing flights. Accordingly, nine departing flights and eight arriving flights were canceled this morning, and three flights were diverted to other airports.

“We urge travelers to check flight status with airlines,” she added.

She continued: “If you are traveling from Dubai International Airport today, please allocate additional time to reach the airport and use the Dubai Metro,” noting that the metro’s operating hours have been extended until 3 am.