ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday suspended flight operations for Sharjah and Dubai as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yet again.
In a statement, PIA said that the flight operations for Sharjah and Dubai were badly affected due to inclement weather.
It added that the flight operations of all airlines including PIA will remain suspended till further orders.
The authorities in UAE have issued an orange alert amid “unstable” weather conditions.
Heavy Rains in Dubai
Over the past few days, the Gulf country has been preparing for the latest wave of unstable weather, which is expected to peak on Thursday (today) until tomorrow.
Safety advisories have been issued across the various sectors. Schools are on virtual classes, while companies are urged to let employees work from home. Beaches and parks have been closed. Airports and airlines are bracing for the impact, too.
The current spell of UAE rains is likely to be less severe than the unprecedented rains that hit the country earlier this month, the public is urged to take precautions.
