Thunderstorms predicted in parts of Oman

Muscat: Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas may witness thunderstorms in the afternoon along with dust storms over Oman's deserts and open areas, Oman Meteorology said on Tuesday.

"There will be partly cloudy to cloudy skies along the coastal areas of Dhofar Governorate and the adjoining mountains with chances of isolated rainfall. There are chances of convective cloud formation and thunderstorms over Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas towards the afternoon. Dust storms are predicted due to the fresh wind over deserts and open areas," Oman Meteorology said in a statement.

Oman Meteorology added that there is a possibility of late night to early morning low-level clouds or fog along parts of Arabian Sea and Oman Sea coasts.