02 March,2026 05:06 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
After US Israel attacks on Iran; several people from Marathwada still stuck in Middle East. (Pic/AFP)
Amid the ongoing uncertainties in Gulf countries after the US-Israel attack on Iran, a total of 61 persons from Marathwada in Maharashtra are stranded in Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi due to the closure of airspace.
An official Divisional Commissionerate, while speaking about the situation, said, "The 61, who have intimated the administrations of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Nanded, Hingoli, Beed and Latur districts in Marathwada, are tourists, while some have gone to the Gulf for work and others possess resident visas," as cited by news agency PTI.
Furthermore, he also informed, "Details of those from Dharashiv district (also part of Marathwada) are yet to arrive. Nanded leads with 24 persons, followed by 12 from Latur, 10 from Beed, six each from Parbhani and Jalna, two from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and one from Hingoli."
Flights have been affected since Saturday after the US and Israel carried out a joint strike on Iran, resulting in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has struck US bases in several Gulf nations, prompting airlines to cancel flights following the closure of airspace.
In response to the Israeli attack, Iran reportedly fired missiles and drones targeting several Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, among others.
In view of concerning situations in the United Arab Emirates, the BAPS Hindu Mandir, while posting on social media platform X, has announced that the premises will be temporarily closed to visitors.
While taking it to X, the official handle of BAPS Hindu Mandir wrote, "As the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi remains temporarily closed to visitors, the Swamis continue to offer special prayers within the sacred sanctums of the Mandir. In these deeply spiritual moments, their devotion carries prayers for peace, protection, and the well-being of all."
The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi also appealed to the community to remain calm as authorities continue efforts to safeguard the nation amid this extremely critical time.
While urging people to stay calm, the BAPS Hindu Mandir also added, "BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi appealed to the community to remain calm as authorities continue efforts to safeguard the nation."
Soon after the retaliatory fire from Iran was launched at the UAE, authorities across the region swiftly activated emergency protocols and heightened air defence systems amid fears of further escalation.
In the UAE, officials indicated that the majority of incoming missiles and drones were intercepted by the country's advanced air defence systems, preventing large-scale damage.
