Heavy rains lash Oman; weather condition expected to continue

Muscat: Heavy thunderstorms accompanied by active winds continue over most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, said Oman Meteorology.

According to Oman Meteorology, heavy thundershowers are expected to continue due to the advection and formation of clouds associated with the tropical system, the impact will be mainly on the Governorates of North Al Batinah, Muscat, South Al Batinah, South Al Sharqiya, Al Wusta, Al Dakhiliyah, North Al Sharqiya and the mountainous areas of Al Dhahirah and Al Buraimi governorates with rainfall amounts ranging from 20-50 mm, may lead to downdraft wind, hail and flashfloods (wadies). It is also expected that Dhofar Governorate may witness isolated rain with rainfall amounts ranging from 10-30 mm.

 The Civil Aviation Authority advises all to take precautions during thundershower rain, and not to cross Wadis (Flash Flood) and avoid low laying areas and not to sail during alert period.

 Alerts:

1. Heavy thundershowers with hail are expected ranging 20-50 mm may cause flash floods (Wadis).

 2. Strong downdraft active winds with speed ranging from 15-35 knots 28-64 km/h.

3. Sea state may rise along most of Oman Sea coasts 1.5-2.5 metres.

 4. Reduced horizontal visibility during thundershowers.