MUSCAT: A low pressure system— Al Ghadaq Trough which will sweep Oman from April 15, 2020 to April 17, 2020, could bring the much-needed rain to the country, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) said on Tuesday.
In a statement issued online on Tuesday said: It is expected that varied intensity of rainfall, occasionally thundershowers associated with fresh wind and hail over governorate of Musandam extending gradually to affect governorates of Al Buraimi, Al Dhahira, North Al Batinah and Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas.”
According to PACA, the weather event will be associated with moderate to Fresh southeasterly wind over governorates of Al Wusta and Dhofar which will cause rising of dust.
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“The sea state will be moderate over most of coastal areas of governorate of Musandam and coastal areas of Gulf of Oman with maximum wave height of 2.5 meters.
“The Public Authority for Civil Aviation advices all to take precaution during rain and wadis and to check the visibility and sea state before sailing and follow the instruction of the Supreme committee for Dealing with COVID-19 to stay home and never leave unless it is to necessary,” the statement added.
