After normalcy returns to the airport amid rainfall in UAE, a few volunteers will continue to be stationed there for a few more days.
When thousands of passengers were stranded at the Dubai airport amid disruptions of flights triggered by record-breaking rainfall in UAE on April 16, they found comfort among a bunch of volunteers.
Over the past five days, a group of 25 individuals from the Iman Cultural Center, in partnership with the Indian Consulate Dubai and Air India, have been providing essential help to those who are stranded at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport.
Hameed Yasin, the general secretary of the Iman Cultural Center, stated that as soon as they became aware of the situation at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport, they took action.
“We learned from the news that flights were being canceled, and thousands of people were stranded at the airport. Travelers were lacking necessities such as food and water,” said Hameed.
There were people who had come to the airport to exit the country. Many were visitors who had come to Dubai for a short trip. When they reached the airport, they learned that their flights had been canceled. They did not have any accommodations.
And as there are no cafeterias and restaurants near Terminal 2, these travelers were in dire need of food,” added Hameed.
For the past five days, over 25 volunteers have been not only providing food to the passengers but also assisting them in rescheduling their flights.
The volunteers got meals from Annapoorna restaurant, packed vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, fruits, water, wet tissues, and other essentials, and stationed themselves at the arrival gates and departure gates of the terminal.
Some of them remained there around the clock. “Some have not slept properly for days now,” said Hameed, adding they did not return to their homes and were resting for a few hours at their friend’s place.
As normalcy resumes at the airport amid rainfall in Dubai, a few volunteers will continue to be stationed at the airport for a few more days to provide aid to passengers. “A few travelers have not returned yet and are waiting for their return. Our support will continue depending on the requirement,” said Hameed.
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