Muscat: The centre of cyclone Hikaa is close to the area between Masirah and Ras Madrakah. The Public Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement: "The aerial photograph shows the approach of the tropical center of Hikaa to the crossing of the area between Masirah Island and Ras Madrakah as heavy rains continue with heavy winds on Masirah, Mahut, Duqm, Ja'alan Bani Bu Hassan and Hima."