MUSCAT: For the second consecutive day, heavy rains lashed the Sultanate, throwing life out of gear in many parts of the country.

According to Civil Defence and Ambulances Authority (CDAA), its rescue teams have rescued 31 families who were struck in Bilad region in Sur. “They have been transferred to safe places, and provide support and shelter, in cooperation with the relief and shelter sector in the governorate,” CDAA said.

On Friday, hours before the movement ban began, traffic was thrown out of gear, several roads were flooded, and motorists were stranded.

The heavy downpour turned several roads into ‘water ponds’. CDAA urged motorists to be cautious while driving through the flooded roads.

Meanwhile, Oman Met has warned that thunderstorms will continue to flow in parts of the governorates of Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, South Al Batinah and North Al Sharqiyah, and it may extend to include Al Dhahirah Governorate.