News / Cargo flows through Dubai delayed by flooding, with 300 flights cancelled

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUMcDCpqw9s

Cargo flows out of the Gulf have been upended after two years’ worth of rain fell inside a 24-hour window, leading to flooding at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Some 300 flights were cancelled yesterday, with the airport temporarily closed, and while it has reopened, flag-carrier Emirates and its cargo division, Emirates SkyCargo, say they are facing “operational challenges, including flight cancellations and delays in cargo”.

“We advise customers to utilise our tracking module on skycargo.com to stay updated on revised booking details,” ...