Kenya Airways Cancels Two Flights Due To Raging Floods
The affected flights included one meant for Tuesday, April 16 and another meant for Wednesday.
Marvin Chege 
National carrier, Kenya Airways has announced that it had cancelled two flights into and out of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In a statement on Wednesday, April 17, KQ explained that severe weather and ongoing flooding in the Middle East country necessitated the move to cancel the flights.
In particular, the affected flights included one meant for Tuesday, April 16 and another meant for Wednesday.
A Kenya Airways plane in flight. /KENYA AIRWAYS
“Due to severe weather and ongoing flooding in the United Arab Emirates, which has led to operational challenges, Kenya Airways cancelled one flight into and out of Dubai yesterday, Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, and one today, Wednesday, April 17th, 2024,” read the statement in part.
KQ apologised to its customers for the inconvenience and urged those affected to contact the airline's customer support lines.
“We are monitoring the situation and are in close contact with Dubai authorities to minimise the inconvenience and disruption to our customers' travels,” KQ further assured.
BBC reported that heavy rains experienced in the Arab country on Tuesday caused floods that disrupted flights at the world's second-busiest airport, which responded by alerting passengers to keep off on Wednesday, as runways were inundated with water.
The floods submerged vehicles and some buildings, killing at least 20 people and leaving several others injured.
The widespread flooding was witnessed around the UAE and Bahrain leaving shopping centres like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates flooded as well as significant challenges across the city, from transportation disruptions to business & school closures.
The Dubai Metro station in the usually sun-drenched city, residential areas and other roads in the desert country were also flooded, with weather forecasts predicting further storms across the UAE.
In March, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) predicted heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across the UAE.
Social media was abuzz with images and videos showcasing the severity of the downpour, with roads transforming into rivers and causing substantial traffic disruptions.
Reports from various sources, including CNN and Sky News, described how the uncharacteristic weather overwhelmed the city's infrastructure, leading to waterlogged streets and affected public transport systems.
The Dubai government responded swiftly, issuing remote work directives and advising residents to stay indoors unless necessary, highlighting the seriousness of the conditions.
Schools in affected areas transitioned to remote learning to ensure the safety of students and staff, as per the advisories issued by the National Center for Meteorology and local emergency services.
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