MUSCAT: Officials at the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre is holding a meeting at the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday as tropical storm Shaheen is likely to deepen into a first class tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.
The meeting will review the preparations and readiness to deal with the situation as the storm will move towards Oman’s coasts from Muscat to North Al Batinah. “Shaheen is expected cross over land on Sunday night,” CAA said.
“Storm’s centre is 650 km away from Muscat. Wind speed around centre estimated between 34-63 knots” CAA said.
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“Direct impacts of strong wind and torrential rains, associated with thunderstorms (150-600 mm), expected to begin Sunday morning. Sea from South A’Sharqiya to Musandam to be rough gradually from Saturday night (8-12 meters). Sea inundation expected on low laying areas,” CAA said.
Civil Aviation Authority urges everyone to exercise maximum levels of caution, avoid risk of crossing wadis and avoid venturing into the sea during this period.
