MUSCAT : Major Talal bin Yaqoub Al Hadhrami, Assistant Director of Operations and Training at the National Center for Emergency Management, highlighted the extensive efforts made to mitigate the impact of this weather system.

The Royal Oman Police, in coordination with rescue teams from the Search and Rescue Sector, has responded to over 23 reports of vehicle detentions, demonstrating a swift and effective response to the needs of citizens and residents in distress.

In addition to rescue operations, the Relief and Shelter Sector has identified 113 shelter centers, equipping 43 of them, and activating two temporary centers in Muscat Governorate. These centers are currently providing shelter for 104 individuals, including 11 citizens and 93 residents, who were evacuated from affected areas.

The National Emergency Management Centre also reported that field response teams addressed multiple service disruptions, restoring electricity to 68 areas, communications to 98 locations, and water supply to three communities.

To stay ahead of the evolving situation, the Centre has maintained close communication with the National Centre for Early Warning of Multiple Hazards, monitoring a tropical disturbance forming 1,200 km away from Oman’s coast. Major Al Hadhrami emphasized the importance of collaboration with various sectors and relevant authorities, conducting planning meetings to assess the situation and implement proactive measures.

As part of the response strategy, the National Center for Emergency Management activated subcommittees and deployed field response teams to areas anticipated to be impacted. A joint media center has also been established to disseminate timely information and raise public awareness about the tropical conditions, ensuring that communities remain informed and prepared.

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