Rains to continue in parts of Oman

Muscat: Rain is expected to continue in parts of Oman for the third consecutive day.

The General Directorate of Meteorology said in a statement: "There are chances of sporadic rain - sometimes thunderstorms accompanied by active winds - this evening, especially in the mountainous areas of the governorates of Al Dakhiliyah, North Al Sharqiyah, and South Al Sharqiyah."

On Friday, some wilayats of the governorates Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, North Al Sharqiyah, and South Al Batinah witnessed rain of varying intensity and there was flow in some wadis. The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority called on everyone to take precautions and to stay away from the valleys' streams and not to risk crossing them.