DMW says no Filipino casualty in Dubai massive floods

DMW Building. (File Photo: Department of Migrant Workers/Facebook)

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said no Filipino casualty has been reported after severe floods hit Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

“No dead or injured Filipinos. Hoping this remains so,” the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said in an advisory on Wednesday.
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The DMW said work was suspended at the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) and Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai.

Meanwhile, the MWOs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have also initiated the preparation of food items and other basic needs for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who might need assistance.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, PCG Dubai closed office on Wednesday, following the advice of the Dubai government to implement the remote work system and take necessary measures to ensure safety for all.

The Consulate added that scheduled appointments affected by the bad weather will be accommodated on any other working day until April 30, 2024, as long as they present their old appointment confirmation email.

Filipinos requiring emergency assistance may contact +971 4 220 7100 for Consular Matters (Passport, Notarial, Civil Registry, etc.); +971 56 501 5756 for Assistance-to-Nationals Matters (non-OFWs); and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Dubai at +971 56 353 5558 / +971 50 558 5536; or send an email to [email protected].

Record floods hit Dubai following unprecedented rains and thunderstorms.

Local media reports that the UAE has witnessed its heaviest rainfall in 75 years.

Dubai International Airport has also advised passengers not to come to the airport unless absolutely necessary and to contact their respective airlines for the latest information on flight status.