Dubai floods: Flight delay, disruption continues; remote working, school closures extended till Aprill 19 | 10 points

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state-run WAM news agency termed the rainfall as “a historic weather event" ." The widespread rainfall observed across the UAE is attributed to various factors, including cloud seeding. Here are 10 points to know on Dubai floods 1. The rain caused chaos for residents as water entered the city’s expensive homes and underground car parks with some buildings were also left without power.

2. Dubai airport which is one of the world’s busiest, also suffered “significant disruption." As per the latest update from DXB, the airport is operating with limited flights departing and arriving. In a tweet on X, it also added, “We have now resumed arriving flights of airlines operating out of Terminal 1.

Flights continue to be delayed and disrupted, so we urge you to only come to Terminal 1 if you have a confirmed booking. Please contact your airline for the latest information on your flight status." 3. Additionally, the airport has also answered the most listed question related to diverted flights, checked in bags, food availibility at DXB, among others.

4. Amid the floods, the government schools across UAE will remain closed till April 19. As per official handle of Emirates News Agency (WAM), The Emirates School Education Foundation has decided to extend the distance education system for all government schools in the country on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, 2024, in order to ensure the readiness of all government schools and their surrounding areas in terms of safety and security to receive students and teaching staff.

5. The UAE government has also extended remote working for its employees till April 19. In a post on X, it wrote, “Based on the directives of the Council of Ministers, it was decided to extend remote work for