Philippine Workers in UAE: Three Dead in Heavy Rains, Total Victims Rise to Four – Emirates Airlines Resumes Flights

At least three workers from the Philippines have died in the United Arab Emirates due to heavy rains, Philippine Migrant Workers Affairs Minister Hans Leo Cakdak said. The total number of victims rose to four.

“It is with deep regret that we report the death of three workers due to flooding in the UAE. Two people died in their car, which sank in the flood. Another man died as a result of a road accident,” the minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

It was earlier reported that a former UAE national died in Ras Al Khaimah due to the impact of the disaster. According to the police, he was trying to cross a wadi, a dry riverbed that fills with water during heavy rains. The car that the deceased was in was washed away by the heavy rain.

Emirates Airlines has returned to its normal flight schedule four days after Dubai International Airport was hit by record rainfall. “This morning, Saturday, April 20, the normal flight schedule has been restored. “Passengers who were previously lost in the airport’s transit area have been reviewed and are being routed to their destinations,” said airline CEO Tim Clark.

Low-cost airline Flydubai has also resumed normal operations for flights departing from Dubai International Airport’s Terminals 2 and 3, which were disrupted by flooding. breakdown, said a spokesman for the carrier. “Flydubai has returned to a full flight schedule from Dubai International (DXB) terminals 2 and 3. We will pay special attention to our passengers whose travel plans have been affected by this in the coming days,” the statement said.

It is noted that the airline has notified its customers whose flights have been canceled about the possibility of a refund or rebooking. However, travelers who have booked through a travel agent should contact the traveler directly.

Despite the resumption of normal flight schedules, the airline asked passengers to check their flight status on the carrier’s website. Passengers are also advised to update their contact details in the ‘booking management’ section of the airline’s website and check-in online before leaving the airport.

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