CAA issues weather alert, heavy rainfall expected in several parts of Oman

Muscat: Heavy thundershowers are expected over the governorates of Musandam, North Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahira, South Al Batinah, Al Dakhiliyah, Muscat, North Al Sharqiyah, and South Al Sharqiyah. Civil Aviation Authority said in a weather alert on Friday, October 27, 2023.

On Thursday, October 26, 2023, most of the northern parts of Sultanate witnessed heavy rains leading to the flow of wadis.

CAA said: “Heavy thunderstorms, associated with strong winds and the possibility of hail. Rainfall is expected in the governorates of Musandam, North Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahira, South Al Batinah, Muscat, Al Dakhylia, North Al Sharqiya, and South Al Sharqiya. The Civil Aviation Authority advices all to take precautions during thundershowers rain, and not to cross Wadis (Flash Flood) and avoid low laying areas and not to sail during alert period.”

“The heaviest rainfall is expected to be over Hajar Mountains and the adjacent areas, extending to the coast of the Oman Sea,” CAA added.

CAA alert that the expected rainfall may range between 10 - 50 mm, may cause flash floods (Wadis) with chances of hail, strong downdrafts wind with speed pf 15 to 45 kt (28-83 km/h) expected and poor horizontal visibility due to dust storms.