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Oman’s dams overflow with 24.47 million cubic metres after recent heavy rains

The recent weather conditions that swept across several governorates in Oman between March 20 and 22 have significantly boosted the country’s water reserves, with total dam storage reaching 24.47 million cubic metres.

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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Muscat: The Ministry revealed that Muscat Governorate recorded a substantial share of the retained water, with 5.7 million cubic metres stored in Wadi Dayqah Dam and 0.99 million cubic metres in Al-Sabab Dam.

In South Al Batinah, dam levels also saw a notable rise, with Al-Taw Dam holding 5 million cubic metres, Al-Maawil Dam storing 4.6 million cubic metres, and Al-Falij Dam retaining 1.1 million cubic metres.

Musandam Governorate registered smaller yet significant volumes, including 0.4 million cubic metres in Khub Al Shamsi Dam, 0.45 million cubic metres in Al Sarouj Dam, and 0.13 million cubic metres in Sahna Dam.

Meanwhile, in Al Dhahirah Governorate, both Al Sudaireen Dam and Surur Dam reached full capacity, highlighting the intensity of rainfall in the region.

North Al Batinah recorded 0.02 million cubic metres in Saih Al-Barir Dam, while Al-Aqida and Al-Naba dams were reported full. In North Al Sharqiyah, Qafifa Dam stored 0.35 million cubic metres and Al-Wariya Dam retained 0.01 million cubic metres.

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