Muscat Airport receives 'diverted' flights

Muscat: Oman Airports and its partners at Muscat International Airport are dealing with flights transferred from neighboring airports, including Dubai, affected by the extreme weather conditions as per the international protocols followed in emergencies.

It may be noted that the Dubai International Airport temporarily diverted all inbound flights on Tuesday while departures will continue to operate.

The airport authority is asking people: "NOT to come to the airport, unless necessary. Flights continue to be delayed and diverted," the announcement said.

Multiple Emirates flights to and from DXB have experienced delays or disruptions, according to an update on its official X account. The airline suspended check-in passengers departing from Dubai on Wednesday, April 17 and passengers should expect delays in departure and arrivals.

A flydubai spokesperson said that the severe weather conditions have resulted in significant disruption to the airline's operations at Dubai International (DXB).

“As a result, many Flydubai flights have been canceled or experienced extensive delays. The severe weather conditions are expected to continue throughout the night (April 16) and into tomorrow (April 17).”

The flooded Dubai Airport