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Dubai's airport diverts scores of flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf

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Dubai's roads were badly hit by the heavy downpours. © Giuseppe CACACE, AFP

Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert country.

The world's busiest air hub for international passengers confirmed a halt to arrivals at 7:26 pm (1526 GMT) before announcing a "gradual resumption" more than two hours later.

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