MUSCAT: The Relief and Shelter Sector at the Ministry of Social Development has confirmed its readiness in providing shelter centres in Governorates of Muscat, South Al Sharqiyah, North Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar due to the tropical depression ‘Sayyal’ and forecasts of heavy rains in most areas of the Sultanate.
According to Oman News Agency, 113 centres have been identified, and a total of
40 centers are fully equipped to deal with any emergency situation.
In the wake of the tropical depression, Oman has announced the in both the public and private sectors on Tuesday, October 15, in response to a severe weather alert affecting the country. However, some governorates will transition to remote learning.
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