Oman Meteorology forecasts thunderstorms, dust

Muscat: Oman Meteorology has issued a warning about the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by active downward winds that will lead to dust in Al Hajar Mountains areas.

The General Directorate of Meteorology said in its alert: "The continuation of the formation of convective clouds today on Al Hajar Mountains and the surrounding areas, and chances of scattered thunderstorm rain (accompanied by active downward winds causing dust) that is expected to extend to the desert areas of Al Dhahirah Governorate during the afternoon and evening."