Environment

Sunday 22/March/2020 16:03 PM

More heavy rain expected in Oman soon

Muscat: Heavy thundershowers are expected over several parts of the country, which could cause flash floods and hail, the country’s Public Authority for...

Saturday 21/March/2020 08:05 AM

Hail and thundershowers likely to hit Oman

Muscat: The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has warned of rainy conditions over Oman on Saturday. In its weather forecast for Saturday, PACA...

Friday 20/March/2020 23:28 PM

Earthquake reported in Oman

Muscat: An earthquake has been reported in Samail in Al Dakhliyah Governorate, 40 kms away from Muscat on Friday, according to the Earthquake Monitoring...

Thursday 19/March/2020 11:14 AM

Weather alert: Rain in parts of Oman

Muscat: Northern parts of Sultanate governorates witnessed rainfall on Thursday morning. Oman metrology said in statement: "The flow and activity of...

Monday 16/March/2020 09:23 AM

Isolated rains forecast in parts of Oman

Muscat: There are chances of isolated rainfall in some parts of Northern Oman, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) announced on Monday. In its...

Sunday 15/March/2020 10:06 AM

Oman bans single-use plastic bags

Muscat: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) has announced a ban on single-use plastic bags with fines of up to OMR 2,000 for violations...

Saturday 14/March/2020 11:26 AM

Clear skies forecast over most parts of Oman

Muscat: The latest aerial photos shows high clouds flowing on the northern parts of the Sultanate and the presence of low clouds on the coast of Dhofar...

Friday 13/March/2020 10:24 AM

Clear skies forecast over most parts of Oman

Muscat: The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has predicted clear skies over most parts of the Sultanate on Friday. In its weather forecast, PACA...