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Dubai Chaos: Airlines Resume Flights Amid Flood Aftermath

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🌧️✈️ Emirates and flydubai back on track after Dubai floods! Watch out for viral videos of the chaos!

Dubai recently faced severe flooding, disrupting operations for Emirates and flydubai. The airlines have now resumed normal flights despite the challenges posed by heavy rains. The city experienced a surge of social media content, with some videos claiming to capture scenes of the chaos. However, it's essential to differentiate between authentic and misleading footage circulating online.

Amid the chaos, London Marathon runner Alice Bugeja found herself stranded in Dubai due to canceled flights. Fortunately, she managed to make it back to the UK just in time, expressing immense relief at the unexpected turn of events. On the engineering front, the lack of proper stormwater drainage infrastructure became evident during the floods, highlighting critical planning oversights.

As the region grappled with torrential rain, residents like Jake McCulloch from Essex shared their experiences navigating knee-deep waters to reach their vehicles. The Dubai Airports authority also issued warnings, advising passengers not to arrive too early to avoid congestion and maintain smooth operations amidst the aftermath of the floods.

Emirates airline has successfully restored flight schedules post the Dubai floods, easing the travel disruptions faced by many passengers. Additionally, Dubai Airport's reopening after tragic fatalities in UAE floods emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of the city's infrastructure in face of natural disasters.

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Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods (Reuters UK)

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Alice Bugeja says she is "so relieved" after cancelled flights left her stranded in Dubai.

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Jake McCulloch, from Essex, said he had to wade through knee-deep water to get to his car on Tuesday.

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Emirates airline says flight schedules restored after Dubai floods (The National)

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Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect".

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Dubai airport re-opens after four killed in UAE floods (The Northern Daily Leader)

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The United Arab Emirates was battered this week by its heaviest downpour since records began in 1949.

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