Parts of Oman to witness rainfall

Muscat: A number of the Sultanate of Oman's governorates may witness isolated rainfall of varying intensity on Tuesday.

"The weather will be partly cloudy skies over Al Dhahirah, North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, Muscat, North AlSharqiya, South Al Sharqiyah and Al Wusta governorates with chances of isolated variable rain. There are chances of convective clouds development and isolated rain, occasionally thunderstorms associated with active downward winds and hail over Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas towards afternoon," Oman Meteorology said in a statement.

Meteorology added that there will be partly cloudy skies along the coastal areas of Dhofar Governorate and adjoining mountains with intermittent drizzle and chance of isolated rain. Dust may blow over deserts and open areas.

The sea will be rough on the coasts of the Arabian Sea, with a height of 4.5 metres, and it will be moderate along the rest of the coasts.