Muscat: The capital, Muscat, is witnessing a continuous flow of thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains and active winds over the coastal areas extending from Sur to Quriyat, with chances of them extending towards the rest of the Muscat Governorate and South Al Batinah in the coming hours.
Traffic has been closed on Al Jabal Street (Amerat - Bausher road) to ensure the safety of users and public safety. Wadi Bani Khalid mountain road has been closed as a precautionary measure.
Wadis continue to flow in the North and South al Sharqiyah Governorates as officials urge people not to risk their lives.
It has been decided to activate the distance learning system in all higher education institutions and government and private schools on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the governorates of Muscast, North Al Sharqiyah, South Al Sharqiyah, Al Dakhiliyah, South and North Al Batinah and mountainous areas in Al Buraimi and Al Dhahirah..
The expected rainfall amounts for Wednesday will be between between 20 and 50 mm in several governorates.
The tropical conditions will continue until Thursday due to the presence of humidity in the upper air trough.
-A decrease in the amount of rainfall expected tomorrow in Dhofar Governorate.
There are currently thunderstorms in the areas extending from Sur to Qurayyat.
- South Al Sharqiyah Governorate has so far recorded rainfall amounts exceeding 100 mm.
Power outages were reported in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, including in Sur.
Since Monday, rain clouds have begun to flow over the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate and the Al Wusta Governorate, leading to scattered moderate rains and sometimes heavy rains.
The tropical condition on Tuesday affected parts of the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, namely North and South Al Sharqiyah, and extended to the Governorate of Muscat, and approximately 40 mm was recorded in some stations.
The system is still classified as a tropical depression, and the wind speed around the center is 20 to 22 knots and is expected to continue until the end of this day.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has called on all ship owners, marine units, and shipping companies to avoid going to sea and engaging in marine activities until the weather conditions end.
.Based on the warnings issued by the competent authorities regarding the weather conditions, Mwasalast has suspended the Shannah - Masirah ferry service and is evaluating the continuation of city and intercity bus service in coordination with the concerned authorities.
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