IN PHOTOS: Emotions run high as Indians reach Delhi from Abu Dhabi amid Middle East tensions

Emotional scenes were witnessed at airports as Indian nationals returned home from Abu Dhabi amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Pics/PTI

Updated On: 2026-03-03 02:07 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

Passengers arriving on special and rescheduled flights described days of uncertainty following widespread airspace closures and flight disruptions across the Gulf region. Pics/PTI

Many passengers who returned back to India were seen getting emotional after meeting their families

Family members gathered outside arrival terminals, welcoming their loved ones with hugs and tears

Indian diplomatic missions in the Gulf region have stepped up assistance to stranded passengers after widespread flight disruptions triggered by temporary airspace closures in parts of West Asia

Airlines have been operating limited services based on safety assessments, while authorities continue to monitor the situation

Officials have advised passengers to stay updated through airline notifications and official travel advisories as operations gradually resume

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