Dubai rain: Flights, metro providers disrupted. Test particulars earlier than travelling | World News
Within the wake of floods attributable to heavy rains in Dubai, Emirates airline has suspended check-in for passengers departing Dubai on Wednesday, April 17. The airline has suggested passengers to test the newest flight schedule on the Emirates web site.
“Emirates is suspending check-in for passengers departing Dubai efficient 08:00hrs on April 17 till midnight (00:00hrs April 18) on account of operational challenges attributable to unhealthy climate and street circumstances,” the airline’s spokesperson mentioned in a press release to the Khaleej Occasions on Wednesday.
“Affected prospects can contact their reserving agent or Emirates contact centre for rebooking. Passengers arriving in Dubai and already in transit will proceed to be processed for his or her flights. Clients can count on delays to departures and arrivals and are suggested to test the newest flight schedules on the Emirates web site,” mentioned the assertion.
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Affect of rains on Dubai Metro providers
Metro providers within the metropolis have additionally been severely affected as a result of heavy rain on Tuesday. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced scheduled upkeep at stations alongside the Pink and Inexperienced traces on Wednesday, April 17. In consequence, metro timing and operations on the stations might be impacted, reported the Khaleej Occasions
Nonetheless, free shuttle bus providers might be offered at affected stations to assist passengers attain their locations.
Try the stations which might be operational on the Pink Line and the Inexperienced Line:
Pink Line stations which might be operational:
Centrepoint to GGICO
BurJuman to World Commerce Centre
Jabal Ali to Expo 2020
Inexperienced Line stations which might be operational:
Creek station to Al Ras
