Kenya Airways has cancelled flights to Dubai following heavy rainfall and flooding experienced in parts of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In a statement dated Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the national career announced cancellation of flights scheduled for April 16 and 17, due to flooding in parts of Dubai.

"Due to severe weather and ongoing flooding in the United Arab Emirates, which has led to operational challenges, Kenya Airways cancelled one flight into and out of Dubai yesterday, Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, and one today, Wednesday, April 17th, 2024," the statement read in part.

"We sincerely apologise to our customers for any inconvenience resulting from this situation. We are monitoring the situation and are in close contact with Dubai authorities to minimise the inconvenience and disruption to our customers' travels,"KQ pleaded.

Affected customers are advised to get in touch at +254 711 024 747, WhatsApp: +254 705 474 747, or email: [email protected].

"As this is a developing situation, we will keep you updated as soon as we have new developments".

CNN reported that 4 inches (100mm) of rainfall fell in Dubai over a period of 12 hours on Tuesday, which according to the United Nations data equals the amount of rainfall the city usually receives in a year.

On Tuesday, social media was awash with images and videos of the Dubai Airport, recently ranked as the second busiest in the world, submerged in water. Terminals turned to lakes, paths and roads turned to rivers, as locals and tourists fled to safety leaving their cars auditioning for submarine duty.

The Middle Eastern nation is currently experiencing the heaviest rainfall in nearly 75 years.