Better safe in khareef than sorry
Visitors must be careful as Dhofar wadis report increased water levels
Published: 05:08 PM,Aug 19,2023 | EDITED : 09:08 PM,Aug 19,2023
SALALAH: Incessant rain during the khareef season has led to increased water levels in the wadis of Dhofar Governorate. One such wadi benefitting from the seasonal showers is Wadi Darbat which, along with its splendid waterfalls, has been attracting growing numbers of tourists and visitors.
In response to the increased water levels, Dhofar Municipality, the Royal Oman Police, and the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance are continuing their intensive efforts to raise awareness and ensure that everyone follows the safety guidelines at water sites in Dhofar Governorate.
These guidelines include swimming only in designated areas, ban on swimming alone, no swimming while under the influence of alcohol or banned substances, no swimming in areas with strong currents or under waterfalls and supervising children closely while they are near water bodies.
The authorities are also urging people to follow the latest news and weather updates to stay informed of the conditions in the wadis.
The increased water levels are a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of taking precautions when visiting water bodies. By following the safety guidelines, everyone can enjoy the beauty of the wadis while staying safe.
The number of visitors from June 21 to July 31 to experience the khareef season in Dhofar stood at 396,108, up 12.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2022, according to National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) data.
According to the NCSI data, the number of Omani visitors this khareef increased 13 per cent to 296,135.
A total of 59,555 visitors from other GCC states arrived this season, compared to 52,807 during the corresponding period in 2022.
The number of visitors belonging to other nationalities rose from 35,874 to 40,418 this season.
The NCSI data indicates that 305,350 visitors arrived via land checkpoints, while the number of air travellers who arrived in Dhofar was 90,758, registering an increase of 16 per cent over the figures of this segment last year.
Monthly distribution of tourists for khareef shows 95 per cent of the arrivals in Dhofar in July (375,362), compared to 20,746 between June 21 and 30.
In response to the increased water levels, Dhofar Municipality, the Royal Oman Police, and the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance are continuing their intensive efforts to raise awareness and ensure that everyone follows the safety guidelines at water sites in Dhofar Governorate.
These guidelines include swimming only in designated areas, ban on swimming alone, no swimming while under the influence of alcohol or banned substances, no swimming in areas with strong currents or under waterfalls and supervising children closely while they are near water bodies.
The authorities are also urging people to follow the latest news and weather updates to stay informed of the conditions in the wadis.
The increased water levels are a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of taking precautions when visiting water bodies. By following the safety guidelines, everyone can enjoy the beauty of the wadis while staying safe.
The number of visitors from June 21 to July 31 to experience the khareef season in Dhofar stood at 396,108, up 12.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2022, according to National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) data.
According to the NCSI data, the number of Omani visitors this khareef increased 13 per cent to 296,135.
A total of 59,555 visitors from other GCC states arrived this season, compared to 52,807 during the corresponding period in 2022.
The number of visitors belonging to other nationalities rose from 35,874 to 40,418 this season.
The NCSI data indicates that 305,350 visitors arrived via land checkpoints, while the number of air travellers who arrived in Dhofar was 90,758, registering an increase of 16 per cent over the figures of this segment last year.
Monthly distribution of tourists for khareef shows 95 per cent of the arrivals in Dhofar in July (375,362), compared to 20,746 between June 21 and 30.