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Northwesterly winds cause dust and reduced visibility in several parts of Oman

The Oman Meteorology department has issued a weather alert for several governorates as northwesterly winds remain active in parts of Al Dhahirah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

MUSCAT : The winds are causing dust and dirt to rise, leading to periods of reduced horizontal visibility, especially in desert and exposed areas.

Current meteorological observations have indicated wind speeds of up to 24 knots at monitoring stations in Qarn Alam and Al Hallaniyat, with Fahud station recording 22 knots.

Salalah Airport station has reported wind speeds of 13 knots, with gusts reaching as high as 24 knots.

These conditions are expected to cause temporary disruptions in visibility, particularly in open and desert areas.

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