Emirates Airlines temporarily halts local check-in as the UAE grapples with recovery from heavy rainfall. The disruption, affecting flights through Saturday, aims to aid operational recovery after the recent bad weather. Dubai International Airport, impacted by the record-setting rains, anticipates returning to normalcy within 24 hours. The UAE, accustomed to arid desert conditions, faced a massive storm, with Dubai receiving over 142 millimeters of rain in 24 hours. Nearby Oman also experienced intense floods, resulting in at least 21 deaths.
Emirates Suspends Local Check-In Amid UAE’s Recovery from Severe Rains
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