Chaos in Dubai airport as United Arab Emirates and Oman face deadly storms and floods

Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport, the BBC writes.

Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised passengers to avoid airport services if possible.

According to Flight Aware, on Wednesday, April 17, about 300 flights to and from Dubai airport—being a major hub connecting flights to all continents—were canceled.

The airport, which served more than 80 million passengers last year—second only to Atlanta Airport in the U.S.—warned passengers that it would “take some time” to restore operations.

The situation is difficult in Oman as well. Rescuers found a girl’s body in the town of Saham. The death toll in the country has reached 19 since Sunday.