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Oman weather: Heavy rain batters Muscat, some roads closed

ROP urged road users to reduce road speeds and leave a sufficient safety distance between vehicles.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

MUSCAT: Heavy rain on Tuesday morning triggered waterlogging of roads in many parts of Muscat Governorate, leading to traffic jams.

In a statement issued, Royal Oman Police said it closed the Baushar Al Amerat road and advised motorists to use alternative roads. ROP also closed traffic under the Al Khuwair bridge and Qurum Bridge due to flash floods.

Motorists have been warned to take extra care on roads due to unstable weather.

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