Dubai, April 17 -- A video clip showing Dubai International Airport (DXB) runway submerged afterheavy rain and thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, April 16, went viral on social media platforms.

The video shows planes navigating through water-encircled conditions, highlighting their struggle to navigate the challenging weather conditions.

Watch the video here

DXB wrote on X, "We are temporarily diverting arriving flights this evening until theweatherconditions improve."

"Departures will continue to operate."

"Together with our partners, we're working to restore normal operations and minimise inconvenience to you," it added.

The airport experienced a 25-minute temporary suspension due to a severe storm, af...