Oman weather: ROP issues safety instructions

Muscat: In light of recent rainfall in many parts of the Sultanate, Royal Oman Police have released an online safety instructions for residents to remain safe throughout the deep air depression.

“The Public Authority of Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) requests that civilians should not stand close to or under street lights, electric poles and to be aware of dangling cables. The police also insist that water-courses shouldn't be walked across if the water is above knee-level and that valleys (wadis) should not be crossed even if the water level is seemingly low,” the statement said.

In case of any emergencies or accidents, PACDA can be contacted at (9999) or (24343666).