Dust storms from Iran to affect northern governorates of Oman

Muscat: The northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman and the coasts of the Sea of Oman will be affected by dust storms coming from the direction of the Islamic Republic of Iran starting from tonight.

Oman Meteorology said: "It is expected that the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman and the coasts of the Sea of Oman will be affected by the dust storms coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran this night and tomorrow morning, leading to a noticeable decrease in the level of horizontal visibility."

They added: "The continuation of the active northern winds leads to the rise of dust storms and a decrease in the level of horizontal visibility in the desert and open areas in the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, especially Al Dhahirah, Al Wusta, Al Dakhiliyah, and South Al Sharqiah."