New Delhi, March 7 -- Passengers arriving from Dubai at airports across India on Saturday described a controlled situation in the United Arab Emirates despite missile alerts, with many expressing relief at returning home safely and thanking the government for its evacuation efforts.

At Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, a returnee described the ground situation in Dubai as largely normal, with periodic sirens and advisories urging residents to remain indoors unless facing an emergency.

"The situation is very normal there. Sirens ring and alarms come but still, it's quite a normal environment. Advisory is to stay inside unless it's an emergency," the passenger said.

Another passenger arriving at Delhi airport said missile...