Oman: Heavy Rains And Flash Floods Forecast This Week
Oman weather forecasters have announced heavy rains are expected to hit in parts of the country this week.
The forecasts and analysis of the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre indicate that the Governorate of Dhofar will be affected by clouds advection which started from Tuesday, April 30 and will carry on till Saturday, May 4.
The clouds are associated with scattered rains of varying intensity.
It is expected that heavy rains, ranging between 30mm to 80mm on Thursday, May 2, will lead to the flow of wadis.
Additionally, the forecasts indicate that the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a trough of low pressure starting from Thursday, May 2 to Saturday, May 4.
Thus, clouds conviction expected gradually during the day on Thursday over the governorates of Al Buraimi, Musandam, A’Dhahira, A’Dakhiliyah, North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, and Muscat, then extending during the evening to cover the governorates of North A’Shargiyah, South A’Sharqiyah and Al Wusta.
Rains of varying intensity, ranging between 20mm and 60mm, are expected during the period leading to the flow of wadis.
The peak of the weather condition will be on Thursday, May 2.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) advices all to take precaution during rainfall that will cause flash flood.
It urges the public to check visibility level and sea state before sailing and follow the issued weather bulletins and reports.
