Indian Embassy issues travel advisory for citizens in UAE amid bad weather condition

Amid heavy rains that lashed United Arab Emirates and brought on flood-like scenario, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory for Indian passengers travelling to or transiting by way of the airport to reschedule their non-essential travel until flight operations normalise. The Indian consulate in Dubai has additionally operationalized emergency helpline numbers to help passengers.Dubai International Airport has briefly restricted the variety of inbound flights as a consequence of unprecedented climate situations. 

In its advisory issued immediately, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi mentioned, “Due to disruption caused by unprecedented weather conditions in the UAE earlier this week, Dubai International Airport has temporarily limited the number of inbound flights.” It mentioned that scenario continues to stay unprecedented, nevertheless added that the UAE authorities are working around the clock to make sure the normalisation of operations.”

“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,” the advisory learn. “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,” it

The Consulate General of India in Dubai emphasised on Thursday that they’re in fixed contact with UAE authorities and airways, facilitating connections between stranded Indian passengers and their households.They additional said that reduction measures have been extended in association with Indian community organizations.

“We are in touch with UAE authorities and the airlines to facilitate stranded passengers. -Regular updates from airlines are being conveyed to travelers. – Relief measures have been extended in association with Indian community organizations,” the Consulate General of India in Dubai mentioned in a put up shared on X. Moreover, the CGI harassed in their put up that the helpline numbers will stay energetic till the scenario normalizes. They additional assured to stay dedicated to serving the Indian neighborhood at present dwelling in or touring to Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

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