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Oman ministry issues emergency alert for farmers and fishermen ahead of 10-day unstable weather

In response to the Civil Aviation Authority’s forecast of a prolonged low-pressure system, the Ministry Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has urged the agricultural and maritime sectors to stay safe.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

MUSCAT : The Ministry has issued a warning urging farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and fishermen in areas expected to be affected by an approaching low-pressure system to take necessary precautions.

Officials advised residents to safeguard their property, avoid dams and drainage channels, and refrain from venturing out to sea during the formation of thunderstorm cells.

The alert follows the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) forecast of unstable weather across the Sultanate from March 20 to March 30, 2026, including rainfall of varying intensity, thunderstorms, active winds, and the potential for flash floods and hazardous sea conditions.

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