Thunderstorms, dust storms predicted in parts of Oman

Muscat: Thunderstorms accompanied by downward wind are likely over Al Hajar Mountains and the adjoining areas along with dust storms over Oman's deserts and open areas, Oman Meteorology said on Monday

"The weather will be clear to partly cloudy skies along the coastal areas of Dhofar Governorate and the adjoining mountains. There will be mainly clear skies over the rest of Oman along with chances of convective cloud formation and thunderstorms associated with downward wind over Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas towards the afternoon and evening," Oman Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast.

Oman Meteorology added that dust rising is likely over deserts and open areas due to the fresh winds. Low-level clouds or fog patches are expected over the coastal areas of Arabian Sea and Oman Sea from late night to early morning.