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Oman weather: Did you receive ‘Emergency Alert’ on your phone today?

An early warning broadcast service via mobile phones has been sent to citizens and residents alerting about the inclement weather conditions.

TAS News Service

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Friday, March 8, 2024

MUSCAT: The National Centre for Early Multi Hazard Warning has activated the early warning broadcast service for weather conditions via mobile phones on Friday ahead of the torrential rains.

According to NCEM, an early warning broadcast service via mobile phones has been sent to citizens and residents informing about the inclement weather conditions.

Several residents in Muscat confirmed to The Arabian Stories about receiving the message.

Oman’s Met Office on Friday has issued a warning as heavy rain looms over several regions, spanning Musandam, Al Buraimi, North Al Batinah, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, South Al Batinah, Muscat, North Sharqiyah, and South Sharqiyah.

Commencing from Friday at noon and extending through Saturday till 11 pm, these areas are anticipated to experience thundershowers of varying intensity, ranging from 30-150 mm, with the potential for hailstorms.

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