Numerous passengers from Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and other regions of Gujarat are currently stranded at airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia, according to statements from an MP and an MLA.
An official noted that flights leaving Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad for Dubai, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Doha, Baghdad, and Sharjah faced cancellations, alongside arrival flights.
Passengers have been advised about the cancellations, and there appears to be no crowding at the airport.
The SVPIA has released an advisory recommending that travelers check the latest flight statuses with their airlines before heading to the airport and plan their journeys accordingly.
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According to the latest updates, MP Hemang Joshi reported that at least 45 passengers from Vadodara are stuck in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
“Our office has set up a helpline for them to seek assistance. The Centre is also taking the matter seriously,” he remarked.
Congress MLA Imran Khedawala stated that several individuals from Ahmedabad, including residents of the Jamalpur-Khadia constituency he represents, are stranded at a Saudi airport. He reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for help.
“In light of the Israel-Iran tensions, many residents from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and Jamalpur-Khadia are stranded at the Saudi airport. The safety of every Indian citizen must be our priority. I urge the Government of India to take immediate and proactive measures for the safety of our people, Dr. S Jaishankar,” he posted on X.
