Heavy rains lash Rustaq and Al Awabi, trigger wadi flows

Rustaq / Al Awab — Heavy to very heavy rainfall swept across the Wilayats of Rustaq and Al Awabi in the South Al Batinah Governorate today, impacting a wide range of villages and residential areas.

In Rustaq, the downpour triggered significant flows in several wadis, including Wadi Bani Ghafir, Bani Hani, Al-Sahtan, Bani Awf, and Al-Hawqain. Wadi Al-Sin also saw strong flows, resulting in the temporary closure of the road linking Rustaq and Al Awabi.

Meanwhile, Al Awabi experienced intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The heaviest precipitation was recorded in the town center and surrounding areas such as Al Mahdouth, Al Dhahir, Tawi Al Sayh, Al Rajmah, Al Subaykha, Hayy Al Subaykha, Falaj Bani Khuzair, Hayy Al Nahda, Al Rami, Al Walija, Al Salan, and Al Salil.

Moderate to light rainfall was also reported in villages across Wadi Bani Kharous, including Al Aliya, Al Muhsana, Al Hudaniyah, Thaqab, Shawh, Al Hajar, Saniba, Masfat Al Hatatla, Sital, and Al Hajir.

The rainfall led to the flow of multiple wadis and streams in Al Awabi, notably Wadi Safoun, Al-Rajmah, Al-Sahl, Al-Asami, Al-Harbi, and Al-Ad.

Authorities and residents welcomed the rainfall, expressing hopes that it will bring widespread benefits to the land and its people.