Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Several Parts of Oman

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 26 July 2023 | Last update: Thursday، 12 October 2023
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Oman Meteorology has issued a warning about extremely heavy rain in several governorates of the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, July 26th.

Oman Meteorology said in a statement :" Heavy rainfall expected to affect South Al Sharqiyah, North Al Sharqiyah, South Al Batinah, Al Dakhiliyah, Al Dhahira governorates. Rainfall may extend to the deserts of Al Dakhiliyah, Al Dhahira, Al Wusta and Dhofar."

The rainfall may result in poor horizontal visibility, downdraft winds of 15 to 45 knots, dust storms, and the potential for overflowing valleys.

People have been cautioned by the Meteorology to avoid swimming in valleys and leave low-lying places. For the sake of everyone's safety, keep a watch on kids and make sure they don't approach or cross valleys.