Indian Embassy facilitates stranded Indians, extends relief measures as rain lashes UAE
PTC News Desk: As heavy rain falls on the Gulf nation, the Indian Embassy in Dubai reiterated on Thursday that they are in constant contact with UAE authorities and airlines, and have facilitated connections between stranded Indian passengers and their families.
They also stated that relief measures had been implemented in collaboration with Indian community organisations.
Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Dubai said: "We are in touch with UAE authorities and the airlines to facilitate stranded passengers. - Regular updates from airlines are being conveyed to travellers. - Relief measures have been extended in association with Indian community organizations."
Furthermore, the embassy stated in their post that the helpline numbers will remain active until the situation gets normal.
They further assured to remain committed to serving the Indian community in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, whether they were living there or visiting.
"We have facilitated connect between stranded passengers and their family in India. - Helpline numbers will continue until normalcy returns. We remain committed to serving the Indian community living in or travelling to Dubai and the Northern Emirates."
Authorities in the UAE have urged residents to stay at home after torrential rain, hail, and thunderstorms hit the region on Tuesday.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has advised residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to prepare for unsettled weather conditions over the next 48 hours, with heavy rainfall expected in these areas until Wednesday, according to the Khaleej Times.
- With inputs from agencies
