Environment

Tuesday 29/October/2019 22:13 PM

All steps taken to tackle Cyclone Kyarr

Muscat: Although Cyclone Kyarr is not expected to directly affect Oman, emergency services in the country have made preparations for any indirect impact the...

Tuesday 29/October/2019 16:35 PM

Cyclone Kyarr: Oman's NCCD prepares to deal with after-effects of storm

Muscat: As Cyclone Kyarr approaches Oman’s coastline, the Sultanate’s National Committee of Civil Defence (NCCD) gears up to tackle the after-effects of...

Tuesday 29/October/2019 14:50 PM

Civil Defence Sub-Committee keenly follows Cyclone Kyarr developments

Muscat: The Omani Civil Defence Sub-Committee met in South Al Sharqiah on Tuesday to follow up on and discuss the developments of Tropical Cyclone...

Tuesday 29/October/2019 08:11 AM

Coastal areas of Oman to see rough seas in coming days

Muscat: The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has warned of extended sea waves coinciding with high tides in coastal areas and the Arabian Sea over...

Monday 28/October/2019 22:20 PM

Sporadic rainfall likely in several parts of Oman

Muscat: Several areas in the Sultanate will witness sporadic rainfall — as an indirect effect of Cyclone Kyarr — Oman’s meteorology department...

Monday 28/October/2019 22:06 PM

Young Omanis pledge to protect humpback whales

Muscat: Young people representing Oman at a global event that looks at finding solutions to environmental problems have said that their country is very...

Monday 28/October/2019 19:15 PM

Weather update: Cyclone Kyarr now 600 km off Oman coast

Muscat: Tropical cyclone Kyarr is now located about 600 km off the coastline of the Sultanate and shows no signs of weakening, still being classified as a...

Monday 28/October/2019 16:45 PM

Weather Watch: The influence of Cyclone Kyarr

Watch: The influence of Tropical Cyclone Kyarr on Coastal Saham in North Al Batinah

Monday 28/October/2019 10:00 AM

Fishermen in Oman cautioned against cyclone Kyarr

Muscat: Due to the concentration of tropical cyclone Kyarr east of the Arabian Sea, The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has asked the fishermen to...

Sunday 27/October/2019 17:54 PM

Omani authorities clean oil spill after wooden boat sinks

Muscat: After reports emerged of an oil spill after the sinking of a wooden boat near Khasab Port in Oman, the Rapid Intervention team to control oil spills...