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Heavy thundershowers lash parts of Oman; highest rainfall hits Musandam

Thunderstorms expected to ease Thursday, but rain likely to persist across northern Oman regions.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

MUSCAT — Heavy thundershowers continue to affect several parts of Oman, including Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, Musandam, North and South Al Batinah, Al Dakhiliyah, and North Al Sharqiyah, according to the Oman News Agency.

Authorities said the unstable weather conditions are expected to persist over the coming hours, with rain-bearing thunderclouds likely to extend to Muscat and South Al Sharqiyah.

Hilal bin Salem Al Hajri, Head of Forecasting and Early Warning at the Civil Aviation Authority, said conditions are expected to improve gradually by Thursday, with relatively calmer weather. However, chances of thundershowers will remain, particularly over Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, and North Al Batinah.

Weather monitoring stations recorded varying rainfall levels across the country, with the highest amount reaching 57mm in Khasab, Musandam Governorate. Another notable reading was 44mm recorded in Abu Tubul station in Al Wusta Governorate.

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